For the 2026 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 86%).
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 53% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10026, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
240 W 113th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
Gr: K-4 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34 W 118th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
Gr: K-12 | 1,553 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 W 114th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 749-5800
New York, NY 10026
(212) 749-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Harlem Link Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 W 111th St-rm 357
New York, NY 10026
(212) 289-3249
New York, NY 10026
(212) 289-3249
Gr: PK-7 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Locke School Of Arts And Engineering
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 W 112th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 534-7490
New York, NY 10026
(212) 534-7490
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 W 114th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 865-9260
New York, NY 10026
(212) 865-9260
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Opportunity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Stem Institute Of Manhattan
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 149 Sojourner Truth
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
10026, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
147 St Nicholas Ave
New York, NY 10026
(212) 866-4608
New York, NY 10026
(212) 866-4608
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-2 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 96%
21 W 111th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 534-9580
New York, NY 10026
(212) 534-9580
Gr: 3-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 86%).
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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