Best High Schools in Harlem (North)
The top high schools in Harlem (North), ranked by overall rating. Harlem Village Academy North Charter School leads with 87/100, followed by Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School and Democracy Preparatory Charter School. 9 high schools in Harlem (North) in total.
The ranking
1
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School244 WEST 144 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
87/100
2
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Charter School245 West 129 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
62/100
3
Democracy Preparatory Charter School2230 5 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
56/100
4
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change200-214 West 135 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
48/100
5
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School207 West 133 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
41/100
6
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School250 WEST 127 STREET
9–12 High School
40/100
7
Frederick Douglass Academy2581 7 Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
28/100
8
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Harlem6 EDGECOMBE AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
23/100
9
Mott Hall High School6 EDGECOMBE AVENUE
9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in Harlem (North)?
- Harlem Village Academy North Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (87/100), ahead of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in Harlem (North)?
- There are 9 high schools in 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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