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Best Elementary Schools in East Harlem (South)

The top elementary schools in East Harlem (South), 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. Tag Young Scholars leads with 97/100, followed by Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3 and P.S. 171 Patrick Henry. 25 elementary schools in East Harlem (South) in total.

The ranking

1
Tag Young Scholars240 EAST 109 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3410 EAST 100 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry19 EAST 103 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
DREAM Charter School East Harlem1991 SECOND AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
Central Park East I1573 Madison Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
6
Amber Charter School East Harlem220 EAST 106 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School II1573 Madison Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
Harbor Science and Arts Charter School132 EAST 111 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
9
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School2050 Second Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
10
P.S. 146 Ann M. Short421 EAST 106 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
11
P.S. 108 Assemblyman Angelo Del Toro Educational Complex1615 MADISON AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
12
Central Park East II433 EAST 100 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
The Lexington Academy131 EAST 104 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
P.S. 38 Roberto Clemente232 EAST 103 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
15
Mosaic Preparatory Academy141 EAST 111 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
16
Northside Ctr-Child Development Day1475 PARK AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
17
East Harlem School At Exodus House309 EAST 103 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
18
Islamic Cultural Center School222 EAST 97 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
19
Manhattan Country School7 EAST 96 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
20
Agile Learning Center115 EAST 106 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
21
NYC Autism Charter School East Harlem433 EAST 100 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
22
Reece School25 EAST 104 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
23
School for Cooperative Technical Education321 EAST  96 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
24
Sephardic Academy-Manhattan7 EAST 96 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
25
St Bernard'S School4 EAST 98 STREET
  • 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 (South)?
Tag Young Scholars ranks highest by our overall rating (97/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3. 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 (South)?
There are 25 elementary schools in East Harlem (South).
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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