Best Middle Schools in East Harlem (North)
The top middle schools in East Harlem (North), ranked by overall rating. 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-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
88/100
2
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Ii Charter School35 East 125 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
47/100
3
Harlem Prep Charter School240 EAST 123 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
45/100
4
Isaac Newton Middle School For Math & Science260 PLEASANT AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
41/100
5
Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School2041 Madison Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
40/100
6
P.S. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa508 East 120 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
39/100
7
Renaissance School Of The Arts319 East 117 Street
6–8 Middle School
34/100
8
James Weldon Johnson176 EAST 115 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
34/100
9
P.S. 007 Samuel Stern160 EAST 120 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
28/100
10
P.S. 096 Joseph Lanzetta216 EAST 120 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
19/100
11
P.S. 138144-176 EAST 128 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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12
East Harlem (ALC)321 EAST 111TH STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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13
P.S. M079 - Horan School55 East 120 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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14
Reece School314 EAST 110 STREET
6–8 Middle School
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15
Choir Academy (ALC)2005 MADISON AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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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 overall rating (88/100), ahead of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in East Harlem (North)?
- There are 15 middle schools in East Harlem (North).
- How are these schools ranked?
- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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