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Best Elementary Schools in East Harlem (North)

The top elementary schools in East Harlem (North), 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 2 leads with 94/100, followed by Harlem Village Academy East Charter School and P.S. 083 Luis Munoz Rivera. 23 elementary schools in East Harlem (North) in total.

The ranking

1
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 2144-176 EAST 128 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
2
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School2351 FIRST AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
P.S. 083 Luis Munoz Rivera219 East 109 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
4
The Bilingual Bicultural School219 East 109 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
5
P.S. 133 Fred R Moore2121 5 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
6
River East Elementary2351 FIRST AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
7
P.S. 030 Hernandez/Hughes144-176 EAST 128 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
8
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School35 East 125 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
9
Harlem Prep Charter School240 EAST 123 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
10
P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier315 East 113 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
11
P.S. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa508 East 120 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
12
Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School439 East 115 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
13
James Weldon Johnson176 EAST 115 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
P.S. 007 Samuel Stern160 EAST 120 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
P.S. 155 William Paca319 East 117 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
16
P.S. 096 Joseph Lanzetta216 EAST 120 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
17
P.S. 138144-176 EAST 128 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
18
P.S. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa535 East 119 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
19
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
20
Cooke School And Institute1713 MADISON AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
21
Our Lady Queen Of Angels School232 EAST 113 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
22
Mt Carmel-Holy Rosary School371 PLEASANT AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
23
King'S Academy2345 3 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in East Harlem (North)?
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 2 ranks highest by our overall rating (94/100), ahead of Harlem Village Academy East Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in East Harlem (North)?
There are 23 elementary schools in East Harlem (North).
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.

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