What is the best elementary school in Harlem (South)?

Harlem Village Academy West Charter School ranks highest by our overall rating (96/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4. 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 (South)?

There are 16 elementary schools in Harlem (South).

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.

Best Elementary Schools in Harlem (South)

The top elementary schools in Harlem (South), 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. 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

Harlem Village Academy West Charter School74 WEST 124 STREET

K–5 Elementary

Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4240 WEST 113 STREET

K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School

Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street

K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School
9–12 High School

Harlem Link Charter School21 WEST 111 STREET

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School

New York French-American Charter School311 West 120 Street

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School

P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth41 West 117 Street

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School

Future Leaders Institute Charter School134 WEST 122 STREET

K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School

The Locke School of Arts and Engineering20 WEST 112 STREET

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

P.S. 180 Hugo Newman370 West 120 Street

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

Harlem Hebrew Language Charter School147 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

P.S. 242 - The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy134 WEST 122 STREET

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

STEM Institute of Manhattan240 WEST 113 STREET

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

P.S. 076 A. Philip Randolph220 WEST 121 STREET

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

Mt Pleasant Christian Academy2009 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

Harlem Academy1330 5 AVENUE

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

Great Tomorrows Usa School38 WEST 123 STREET

Pre-K / 3-K
K–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 our overall rating (96/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4. 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 (South)?: There are 16 elementary schools in Harlem (South).
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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