Best Schools in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Harlem, Manhattan, NY has 70 public schools (17 high, 5 middle, 38 elementary) serving 28,176 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Harlem greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
The top high schools in Harlem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students
2. Manhattan Center For Science & Mathematics
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New York City Geographic District # 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1641 Students
3. Columbia Secondary School
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 690 Students
4. A Philip Randolph Campus High School
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1289 Students
5. Capital Preparatory (cp) Harlem Charter School
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Capital Preparatory (cp) Harlem Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 367 Students
6. Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 479 Students
7. Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
8. Democracy Preparatory Charter School
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Democracy Preparatory Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 603 Students
9. Mott Hall High School
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
10. Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
The top middle schools in Harlem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students
2. Ms 324 Patria Mirabal
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
3. St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School
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St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
4. Community Math And Science Prep
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
5. Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
The top elementary schools in Harlem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tag Young Scholars
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New York City Geographic District # 4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 554 Students
2. Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School
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Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 198 Students
3. Success Academy Charter School-harlem 2
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Success Academy Charter School-harlem 2 • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 337 Students
4. Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4
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Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 254 Students
5. Success Academy Charter School-harlem 5
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Success Academy Charter School-harlem 5 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 869 Students
6. Teachers College Community School
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 326 Students
7. Bilingual Bicultural School (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
8. Ps 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
9. New York French-american Charter School
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New York French-american Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
10. River East Elementary
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New York City Geographic District # 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harlem, Manhattan, NY has a total population of 141,691 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harlem, Manhattan, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harlem, Manhattan, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harlem, Manhattan, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harlem, Manhattan, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
How many schools are in Harlem, Manhattan, NY?
Harlem, Manhattan, NY has 70 public schools: 17 high schools, 5 middle schools and 38 elementary schools, serving 28,176 students in total.
How do schools in Harlem perform on state tests?
On average, 70 schools in Harlem score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Harlem greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harlem?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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