Best Middle Schools in Harlem (South)
The top middle 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. Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4 leads with 91/100, followed by Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 1 and Harlem Link Charter School. 9 middle schools in Harlem (South) in total.
The ranking
1
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4240 WEST 113 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
2
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
3
Harlem Link Charter School21 WEST 111 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
4
New York French-American Charter School311 West 120 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
5
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth41 West 117 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
6
Future Leaders Institute Charter School134 WEST 122 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
7
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School215 WEST 114 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
8
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts215 WEST 114 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
9
Opportunity Charter School240 WEST 113 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in Harlem (South)?
- Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4 ranks highest by our overall rating (91/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 1. 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 (South)?
- There are 9 middle 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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