Best Middle Schools in Harlem (North)
The top middle 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. 12 middle 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
Democracy Preparatory Charter School2230 5 AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
5
Global Community Charter School2350 5 Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
6
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change200-214 West 135 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
7
St. HOPE Leadership Academy Charter School222 WEST 134 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
8
P.S. 046 Arthur Tappan2987 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
9
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School207 West 133 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
10
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson301 WEST 140 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
11
Frederick Douglass Academy2581 7 Avenue
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
12
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem6 EDGECOMBE AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle 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 middle schools are in Harlem (North)?
- There are 12 middle 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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