The Children's Storefront was a tuition-free private school in Harlem, founded in 1966 by the poet Ned O'Gorman. It was the subject of a 1988 documentary film, The Children's Storefront, nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School's student population of 96 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2619 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
36%
31%
Black
54%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School's ranking?
Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School is ranked #2619 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School?
96 students attend Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School offer ?
Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School part of?
Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School is part of Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School District.
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