Best High Schools in Harlem (South)
The top high schools in Harlem (South), ranked by overall rating. Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 1 leads with 90/100, followed by Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School and Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts. 4 high schools in Harlem (South) in total.
The ranking
1
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
90/100
2
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School215 WEST 114 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
26/100
3
Wadleigh Secondary School For The Performing & Visual Arts215 WEST 114 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
26/100
4
Opportunity Charter School240 WEST 113 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
18/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in Harlem (South)?
- Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 1 ranks highest by overall rating (90/100), ahead of Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in Harlem (South)?
- There are 4 high 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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