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Best Elementary Schools in Harlem (North)

The top elementary schools in 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 5 leads with 92/100, followed by Harlem Village Academy North Charter School and Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School. 17 elementary schools in Harlem (North) 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
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School245 West 129 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
4
P.S. 092 Mary McLeod Bethune222 WEST 134 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
5
Global Community Charter School2350 5 Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School276 West 151 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
7
P.S. 046 Arthur Tappan2987 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman250 West 127 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
9
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School207 West 133 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
10
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet175 WEST 134 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
11
P.S. 197 John B. Russwurm2230 5 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
12
P.S. 200- The James McCune Smith School2589 7 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
13
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson301 WEST 140 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
P.S. 194 Countee Cullen244 WEST 144 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
15
St Charles Borromeo School214 WEST 142 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
16
St Mark The Evangelist School55 WEST 138 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
17
Fellowship Of Learning School9 WEST 130 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Harlem (North)?
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 elementary schools are in Harlem (North)?
There are 17 elementary schools in 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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