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Harlem Academy

655 St. Nicholas Avenue New York, NY 10030

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Nov. 28 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • Harlem Academy is an independent school that drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and one day make a mark on the world.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Nov. 28 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Harlem Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2004

Student Body

Total Students
216 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
20 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform Required
List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Nov. 28 / rolling
Tuition Notes
The tuition for Harlem Academy is on a sliding scale.
% on Financial Aid
100%
Admissions Director
Khaliah Adams-Joseph
Admissions Associate
HA Admissions Team
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Beats and Bars: Lyrics and Lines/Production and EditingChess Club
Harlem Academy NewspaperLower School Service Club
Musical TheatreShakespeare Club
Spanish Club


Arts and Music Programs:
The Visual Arts


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance Fitness ClubSports Camps

School Notes

  • Harlem Academy inspires excellence with a rigorous curriculum wrapped in a joyful and ethical school culture. We foster confidence by setting up real challenges for all our students, nurturing their talents, and supporting them to meet their goals. We work with focus and determination but take time to celebrate each other`s achievements and share in life`s special moments.Skill development is the foundation of a Harlem Academy education. We believe that core academic skills (reading, writing, and mathematical reasoning) and strong character habits (initiative, integrity, compassion, and determination) are the key ingredients students need for success at top secondary schools and as contributing members of the community. To build these skills, our approach combines depth, practice, challenge, and engagement in every curricular area.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Harlem Academy offer?
Harlem Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Harlem Academy?
The application deadline for Harlem Academy is Nov. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Nov. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (5 reviews)
5  
I have 2 daughters who go to HA and they are thriving. Both of them enjoy going to school. They are challenged and have a wide array of choices for electives from sports to arts. Small class size and friendly faculty. They experience different school trips that expose them to different careers and passions. It is a great environment and would definitely recommend Harlem Academy, glad our children go there.
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5  
I think that Harlem Academy is a wonder school of learning and socialization for any child. The students are eager to learn and the teachers are well prepared to teach those hungry minds all the wonders of an education.
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5  
My son has been attending Harlem Academy for the past 2 years and he loves it! The staff creates a warm and open environment that promotes a positive environment for my child to learn and develop. His teachers go out of their way to make learning a fun experience. They also make a genuine effort to help with his progress and development. I highly recommend this school.
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Harlem Academy is truly a hidden gem. This is my son`s second year at this school. I chose Harlem Academy because I truly believed in their mission to provide an educational environment that provides opportunities for all students. My son has blossomed into a thoughtful, well-spoken, critical and independent thinker. During my time at Harlem Academy, I noticed that the upper school students are unique, well-grounded, and driven individuals. This school caters to each individual student`s learning styles, interests, and personality. Their mission is about developing the whole child; therefore, techniques are in placed to support them. I am so thankful to his teachers and support staff with supporting my son`s development and making learning encounters more relevant and effective for him. I have no doubt that he will be well prepared for high school!
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Our son has been attending Harlem Academy since 1st grade and is currently in 7th grade. He continues to look forward to going to school everyday. The staff and teachers at Harlem Academy are caring and cultivating. The school offers electives all of which our son enjoys participating in such as Chess, Pottery Class, Soccer, Running, just to name a few. We are confident that this school has set a solid foundation for his learning path. Harlem Academy has taught him to be an independent thinker and learner. We are assertive we made the BEST choice for our son at Harlem Academy. We HIGHLY recommend Harlem Academy.
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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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