Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District

245 W 129th St
New York, NY 10027-1953
8/
10
Top 30%

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 1,176 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 53%), 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 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,176 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#234 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
69%
52%
54%
49%
65-69%
78%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
18%
31%
% Black
79%
15%
% White
1%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The school district's spending/student of $22,629 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$22,629
$32,248

Best Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
245 W 129th St
New York, NY 10027
(646) 556-6275
Gr: K-12 | 1,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 1,176 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?
79% of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District students are Black, 18% 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 17:1, 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 $22,629 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,176 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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