Best Middle Schools in Harlem (North)
The top middle schools in Harlem (North), ranked by overall rating. 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 Elementary6–8 Middle School
92/100
2
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School244 WEST 144 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
87/100
3
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Charter School245 West 129 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
62/100
4
Democracy Preparatory Charter School2230 5 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
56/100
5
Global Community Charter School2350 5 Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
53/100
6
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change200-214 West 135 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
48/100
7
St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School222 WEST 134 STREET
6–8 Middle School
46/100
8
P.S. 046 Arthur Tappan2987 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
45/100
9
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School207 West 133 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
41/100
10
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson301 WEST 140 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
28/100
11
Frederick Douglass Academy2581 7 Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
28/100
12
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Harlem6 EDGECOMBE AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
23/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in Harlem (North)?
- Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5 ranks highest by overall rating (92/100), ahead of Harlem Village Academy North Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in Harlem (North)?
- There are 12 middle 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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