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Best Middle Schools in East Harlem (North)

The top middle 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. Harlem Village Academy East Charter School leads with 88/100, followed by Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School and Harlem Prep Charter School. 15 middle schools in East Harlem (North) in total.

The ranking

1
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School2351 FIRST AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School35 East 125 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
3
Harlem Prep Charter School240 EAST 123 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
4
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science260 PLEASANT AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School2041 Madison Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
6
P.S. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa508 East 120 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
Renaissance School of the Arts319 East 117 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
James Weldon Johnson176 EAST 115 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
P.S. 007 Samuel Stern160 EAST 120 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
P.S. 096 Joseph Lanzetta216 EAST 120 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
P.S. 138144-176 EAST 128 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
12
East Harlem (ALC)321 EAST 111TH STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
13
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
14
Reece School314 EAST 110 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
15
Choir Academy (ALC)2005 MADISON AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle school in East Harlem (North)?
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School ranks highest by our overall rating (88/100), ahead of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II 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 East Harlem (North)?
There are 15 middle 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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