For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,735 students in 10026, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 37 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 10026, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10026, NY are Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4, Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 and Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10026 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10026, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10026, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
240 W 113th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
Grades: K-4
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 W 118th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
Grades: K-12
| 1,553 students
Rank: #33.
Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 W 114th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 749-5800
New York, NY 10026
(212) 749-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 W 114th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 865-9260
New York, NY 10026
(212) 865-9260
Grades: 6-12
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2050 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10026
(212) 348-2518
New York, NY 10026
(212) 348-2518
Grades: PK-12
| 897 students
Rank: #66.
Opportunity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 W 113th St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10026
(212) 866-6137
New York, NY 10026
(212) 866-6137
Grades: 6-12
| 379 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harlem Link Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 W 111th St-rm 357
New York, NY 10026
(212) 289-3249
New York, NY 10026
(212) 289-3249
Grades: PK-7
| 339 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Locke School Of Arts And Engineering
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 W 112th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 534-7490
New York, NY 10026
(212) 534-7490
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #99.
Stem Institute Of Manhattan
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 W 113th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 678-2898
New York, NY 10026
(212) 678-2898
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 149 Sojourner Truth
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 W 117th St
New York, NY 10026
(646) 672-9020
New York, NY 10026
(646) 672-9020
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
10026, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
147 St Nicholas Ave
New York, NY 10026
(212) 866-4608
New York, NY 10026
(212) 866-4608
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
John A. Reisenbach Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
257 W 117th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 666-3941
New York, NY 10026
(212) 666-3941
Grades: K-8
| 447 students
P.S. 162 (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
34 West 118th Street - Room 30
New York, NY 10026
(212) 410-5202
New York, NY 10026
(212) 410-5202
Grades: PK-2
| 196 students
21 W 111th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 534-9580
New York, NY 10026
(212) 534-9580
Grades: 3-5
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10026, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10026, NY include Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4, Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 and Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts.
How many public schools are located in 10026?
10 public schools are located in 10026.
What percentage of students in 10026 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 10026 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10026?
10026 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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