Best Elementary Schools in Harlem (South)
The top elementary schools in Harlem (South), ranked by overall rating. Harlem Village Academy West Charter School leads with 96/100, followed by Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4 and Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 1. 16 elementary schools in Harlem (South) in total.
The ranking
1
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School74 WEST 124 STREET
K–5 Elementary
96/100
2
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4240 WEST 113 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
91/100
3
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
90/100
4
Harlem Link Charter School21 WEST 111 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
58/100
5
New York French-American Charter School311 West 120 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
57/100
6
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth41 West 117 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
47/100
7
Future Leaders Institute Charter School134 WEST 122 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
45/100
8
The Locke School Of Arts And Engineering20 WEST 112 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
45/100
9
P.S. 180 Hugo Newman370 West 120 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
38/100
10
Harlem Hebrew Language Charter School147 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
30/100
11
P.S. 242 - The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy134 WEST 122 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
29/100
12
Stem Institute Of Manhattan240 WEST 113 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
26/100
13
P.S. 076 A. Philip Randolph220 WEST 121 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
23/100
14
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy2009 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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15
Harlem Academy1330 5 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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16
Great Tomorrows Usa School38 WEST 123 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Harlem (South)?
- Harlem Village Academy West Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (96/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in Harlem (South)?
- There are 16 elementary schools in Harlem (South).
- 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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