At a Glance
A Tiny Faith-Based Elementary School in South Harlem
Families seeking a small, faith-based elementary education in Harlem who value extremely personalized attention and are comfortable with a racially homogeneous student body. Best for parents who want their children in a intimate, Christian environment where every teacher knows every student by name.
- Extremely small scale with only 7 students total creates a highly personalized environment
- Student-teacher ratio of 2.3:1 means exceptional individual attention per child
- Assembly of God religious affiliation provides faith-based educational foundation
- Pre-K through 5th grade combined in one school offers continuity for families
- Very small enrollment may limit extracurricular offerings and social opportunities for students
- 100% Black student body means no racial diversity in the classroom
- Limited scale may affect ability to offer specialized programs or advanced coursework
- As a religious school, curriculum will include religious instruction — families should align with this approach
- Tiny size means the school may face sustainability questions
A small Christian elementary school with an Assembly of God religious foundation, serving Pre-K through 5th grade with an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio due to tiny enrollment.
The student body is 100% Black, making this a racially homogeneous learning environment. With only 7 students total across all grades, the community is extremely tight-knit but lacks the diversity typically valued in educational settings.
Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy sits in South Harlem, a neighborhood with rich cultural history and strong community ties. The area has a family density score of 95 out of 100, indicating it's a popular residential area for families with children.
Located on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in South Harlem, the area is highly walkable with good access to public transit and local businesses.
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5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews per Private School Review
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Harlem (South).
- What grades does MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY serve?
- MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
- MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY in?
- MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is in Harlem (South), Manhattan.
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