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Best Middle Schools in District 5

The top middle schools in District 5, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5 leads with 92/100, followed by Harlem Village Academy North Charter School and Columbia Secondary School. 25 middle schools in District 5 in total.

The ranking

1
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5301 WEST 140 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School244 WEST 144 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
3
Columbia Secondary School425 West 123 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
4
KIPP S.T.A.R. College Preparatory Charter School625 West 133 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
KIPP Infinity Charter School625 West 133 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School245 West 129 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
7
Teachers College Community School168 Morningside Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
Democracy Preparatory Charter School2230 5 AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
9
Global Community Charter School2350 5 Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change200-214 West 135 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
11
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School35 East 125 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
12
St. HOPE Leadership Academy Charter School222 WEST 134 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
P.S. 046 Arthur Tappan2987 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos499 WEST 133 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School207 West 133 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
16
Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School2041 Madison Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
17
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders509 WEST 129 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
18
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson301 WEST 140 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
19
Frederick Douglass Academy2581 7 Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
20
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem6 EDGECOMBE AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
21
New Design Middle School250 West 127 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
22
Choir Academy (ALC)2005 MADISON AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
23
P.S. M079 - Horan School55 East 120 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
24
School of Earth Exploration and Discovery Harlem (SEED Harlem)425 West 130 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
25
P.S. 138144-176 EAST 128 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle school in District 5?
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5 ranks highest by our overall rating (92/100), ahead of Harlem Village Academy North Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many middle schools are in District 5?
There are 25 middle schools in District 5.
How are these schools ranked?
By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

Which of these fits your child?

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