At a Glance
A 3K-and-pre-K hub serving East Harlem's youngest learners in a transit-rich, family-dense neighborhood
Families with toddlers and preschoolers in East Harlem who want a free, universally accessible early childhood program and prioritize convenience of location over demonstrated elementary academic track records. Parents who value the name recognition and civil rights legacy of the school, and who are comfortable with the tradeoffs of a program without long-term academic outcome data.
- Universal pre-K and 3K enrollment in a neighborhood with very high family density — families here clearly need early childhood slots
- Located in a transit-heavy corridor making commutes manageable for working parents
- No academic competition or selective admissions — a true neighborhood option for the earliest learners
- School named after Addie Mae Collins, connecting to civil rights history taught in early childhood contexts
- No state test score data exists because the school serves only pre-K — you cannot evaluate academic performance through standardized metrics
- Teacher survey response rate was extremely low (2 responses), so the culture climate ratings are not statistically meaningful
- East Harlem has significant safety and environmental health concerns (high crime density, elevated asthma rates) that parents should evaluate
- The neighborhood has low stability (28.35 percentile), suggesting many families move frequently — the school population may shift year to year
- No gifted/talented or specialized program data available since these programs typically start in kindergarten or first grade
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict
Addie Mae Collins 3 operates in District 4 in East Harlem, a district with many high-need schools serving predominantly low-income families. As a pre-K/3K center, it sits outside the typical K-12 accountability framework and cannot be compared directly to elementary or middle schools in performance rankings. Its value is measured in early childhood access rather than academic outcomes.
As a 3K and pre-K program, Addie Mae Collins 3 does not participate in state standardized testing, so there's no ELA or math proficiency data to compare against district averages. The school serves the earliest learners in the DOE system, focusing on foundational developmental skills rather than academic metrics.
Teacher survey responses were extremely limited (2 responses), making it difficult to draw reliable conclusions about trust, safety, or instructional quality. The school lacks sufficient data to characterize its day-to-day culture or whether teachers feel supported by leadership. Parents considering this school should connect directly to learn about the environment and communication practices.
East Harlem (North) has a high family density (93rd percentile) but a low homeownership rate (8%), indicating most families rent and may move frequently. The neighborhood is predominantly working-class, with 33.2% of households living below the poverty line and only 29.9% of adults holding bachelor's degrees. The school draws from this community, which is rich in multigenerational families but faces economic constraints.
East Harlem (North) is a densely populated, transit-rich neighborhood in Manhattan with strong connectivity but notable safety concerns — the safety score sits in the 9.58th percentile, reflecting elevated crime density and environmental health challenges including elevated asthma rates. The area has family-friendly elements despite its urban intensity, with parks and community resources scattered throughout. The neighborhood scores high on education orientation (72.8), suggesting many families are engaged with school options.
The school is accessible via multiple subway lines serving the East Harlem corridor, and families frequently walk or take buses. The area's high transit score (82.76) reflects excellent subway and bus coverage, though the neighborhood's safety concerns mean parents should consider logistics carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Addie Mae Collins 3 a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Addie Mae Collins 3 yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 3-K to Pre-K in East Harlem (North).
- What grades does Addie Mae Collins 3 serve?
- Addie Mae Collins 3 serves grades 3-K to Pre-K.
- How do students get into Addie Mae Collins 3?
- Addie Mae Collins 3 admits through the NYC 3-K and Pre-K application.
- Is Addie Mae Collins 3 public, charter, or private?
- Addie Mae Collins 3 is a public school.
- What neighborhood is Addie Mae Collins 3 in?
- Addie Mae Collins 3 is in East Harlem (North), Manhattan.
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