Top Rankings
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,178 students in Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,813 Schools
# Students
1,178 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District, which is ranked #253 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
19%
30%
% Black
78%
15%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $22,591 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$22,591
$32,210
Best Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 W 129th St
New York, NY 10027
(646) 556-6275
New York, NY 10027
(646) 556-6275
Gr: K-12 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,178 students.
What is the rank of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District is ranked #253 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District?
78% of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,591 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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