New York French-American Charter School

With 63.2% ELA proficiency and 51.4% math proficiency, this school sits above the district average in reading (59.3%) and just slightly below in math (54%). The real story is the recovery: scores cratered during COVID (math dropped to 28.9% in 2022) but have climbed steadily each year since, with ELA jumping nearly 18 percentage points from 2022 to 2025. Science scores are notably strong at 77.4%. Grade-level data shows upper elementary and middle school students performing best — Grade 8 math at 68.8% and both Grade 7-8 ELA above 71% — suggesting the French-immersion model pays dividends as students advance.

The survey data reveals an unusual pattern: families are extremely satisfied (91% parent satisfaction, 95-96% trust in teachers and principal) and rate instruction quality nearly perfect at 98%. Teacher-reported safety is strong at 90%. However, teacher-principal trust sits at just 61% — a notable gap that suggests some tension between staff and leadership despite positive classroom experiences. The 99.4% attendance rate indicates families are showing up, though the chronic absenteeism figure appears to be a data anomaly given the near-perfect daily attendance. With only 15 teacher survey responses, the trust metric may reflect a small sample.

This is a predominantly Black school (69%) in a neighborhood that's 69% Black with 18% Hispanic students — reflecting the local population well. The economic need index of 78.4% is high, meaning most families face significant financial challenges. At 261 students total, it's a small school with an average class size of 23.1, and 12% of students have IEPs. The diversity index of 54% is modest but in line with the neighborhood's demographics.

Harlem (South) is a transit-rich, family-dense neighborhood with an education orientation score of 76.25 — meaning families here prioritize schools. Median household income is $68,758 with a 20.3% poverty rate, and only 18% of residents own homes, making this a predominantly rental community. The safety score is notably low at 1.15 (percentile-ranked), which parents should factor in, though the transit score is exceptional at 98.85. There's a 12.4% rate of households with children, and the education orientation suggests this is a community that values school choice.

Excellent transit access makes this highly reachable by subway, though families driving will contend with neighborhood traffic patterns. The walkable urban environment means many families can arrive on foot.