Admissions
Admissions
Exceptional students deserve an exceptional education.
We seek motivated, hard-working students in grades K–8 who are ready for rigorous academics and eager to make a strong contribution to their school and community. With full-need scholarships available, finances are never a barrier to a Harlem Academy education.
Interested in Harlem Academy for the 2027–28 school year? Start your application process by filling out our contact form to learn more, receive admissions updates, and be the first to hear about upcoming events and application deadlines.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? Select the program you're interested in below to learn about the application process, requirements, and next steps.
We are here to help.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, contact us at admissions@harlemacademy.org or call (212) 348-2600.
Melissa Hill
Admissions & Operations Coordinator
Vinya Agbor
Placement Director
Melissa Hill
Admissions & Operations Coordinator
Vinya Agbor
Placement Director
No family is ever turned away due to finances.
We believe that each family's tuition should reflect its unique financial situation. Harlem Academy uses a sliding scale to determine tuition after a student is accepted, ensuring cost is never a barrier to enrollment.
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See Harlem Academy for Yourself
Choosing the right school is a big decision, and there’s no better way to get to know Harlem Academy than by experiencing our community in person. Join us for an Open House to meet our students, families, teachers, and school leaders; explore our academic, arts, and athletics programs; and learn what makes Harlem Academy such a joyful and challenging place to grow.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore Harlem Academy or already working on your application, Open House is an important step in your admissions journey.
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Open House
Thinking about applying to Harlem Academy? Don’t miss our Open House! Meet our community, explore our program, and see what Harlem Academy could look like for your child.
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Open House
Could Harlem Academy be the right school for your child? Join our Open House to meet our community, explore our program, and learn more!
655 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10030, USA
Take a Tour
Take a self-guided tour of Harlem Academy
Explore our beautiful schoolhouse, featuring a vibrant library, a large play yard, a welcoming café, and sun-filled classrooms designed to inspire learning and creativity.
Explore our beautiful schoolhouse, featuring a vibrant library, a large play yard, a welcoming café, and sun-filled classrooms designed to inspire learning and creativity.
Interested in seeing it in person?
Start your application today to schedule a personal tour and experience Harlem Academy’s joyful, engaging community for yourself.
Start your application today!
Start your application today to schedule a personal tour and experience Harlem Academy’s joyful, engaging community for yourself.
Start your application today!
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Get to Know Harlem Academy
School News
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68 HA Students Head to Sleepaway Camps!
Each summer, Harlem Academy partners with sleepaway camps across the Northeast, opening the door for students to step beyond city life, try new things, build friendships, and discover that they can thrive outside their comfort zones.Read More -
Next Stop: University of Pennsylvania
As he prepares to head to the University of Pennsylvania to study biochemistry, Rasan Hoskins carries forward the values of leadership, service, and community first cultivated at Harlem Academy.Read More -
A New Chapter in Board Leadership
Read MoreAs we begin to pursue the ambitious goals outlined in our recently approved strategic plan and look toward our next chapter of growth and impact, our board of trustees is also welcoming new leadership. After 15 years as board chair, David Peterson is passing the gavel to Carol Kenney. -
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Read MoreYesterday, we celebrated our 15th Commencement and graduated the largest eighth grade class in HA's history, a milestone moment. The ceremony was made even more meaningful by one of our most cherished practices: classmates introducing one another through stories that reveal how each graduate embodies our School Creed. -
First Grade Inventors at Work
When asked how they might make life easier for others, Harlem Academy’s first graders didn’t hesitate to dream big.Read More -
Sixth Grade Book Club Takes Off
What started as one student reading to another at lunch soon grew into a student-led book club, with sixth graders gathering in their free time to explore books together.Read More -
A Landmark Commitment & Strong Accreditation Review
I’m proud to share that our entry commons has been dedicated as the J. Bruce Llewellyn Commons, honoring a Harlem-born entrepreneur and philanthropist whose life so clearly reflects our School Creed.Read More -
NYU Dean Inspires 8th Grade Researchers
Dr. Liz McHenry has a gift for making research feel less like an assignment and more like a mystery, with one clue leading to the next.Read More -
Inspiring Young Poets Take Center Stage
From identity and ancestry to faith, love, and growing up, poetry offers a beautiful window into our eighth graders’ inner lives. Listen to students’ original poems and click to explore the full anthology.Read More -
A Holiday Reflection from the Head of School + a slideshow
As we get ready to break for the holidays, I’ve been reflecting on what makes Harlem Academy so special. How it’s not just a school, but a tight-knit, extended family of students, families, faculty, alumni, and supporters who show up for one another in big and small ways every single day.Read More -
A Year of Achievement: Harlem Academy’s Annual Report
We’re proud to share our 2024-2025 Annual Report, which celebrates a year of growth, joyful learning, and transformational opportunity made possible by your partnership.Read More -
Graduate Spotlight: Anais Marston '14
Anais Marston ’14 always loved drawing, math, and organizing spaces. “Even asRead More
a little kid, I would take my apartment apart and put it back together,” she laughs. -
Taking Learning Outdoors
Each fall, Harlem Academy students trade city streets for forest trails. From a couple of hours in a beautiful garden to multi-day wilderness excursions, they explore nature, build confidence, and deepen their sense of community.Read More -
Meet Lamarc Wigfall: Dean of Co-Curricular Programs
Now in his seventh year at Harlem Academy, Lamarc Wigfall connects with everyone from students to parents to team members as dean of co-curricular programs. He’s at the very center of the school’s community – and it’s his favorite place to be.Read More -
Stepping Into Leadership
At our Blazer Ceremony, parents, fellow middle schoolers, and staff gathered to watch eighth graders proudly receive their blazers, marking their role as leaders in our community.Read More -
Opening Day & Our First Full House
Yesterday marked Harlem Academy’s 22nd opening day. It was a start unlike any other, with 212 eager students walking through our doors. That’s twice as many as when we moved to our new home in December 2021 and the full capacity of our current building.Read More -
Graduate Spotlight: Lexis Lokko '17
Lexis Lokko, a recent Tufts graduate, is striving to make a difference in people’s lives. “I realized that I can have a bigger impact than I thought.”Read More -
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
Read MoreWe close the school's 21st year with immense pride in the students from the Class of 2025, who celebrated their graduation yesterday. They have been outstanding role models for younger students and lived the School Creed in inspiring ways. I have no doubt that they will take all they’ve learned to succeed at the top secondary schools they have chosen to attend. -
Strong Bodies, Strong Minds
At Harlem Academy, physical education is about more than fitness. It’s a chance to build confidence, teamwork, and perseverance – both on and off the field.Read More -
Next Stop, UPenn
Ask Riverdale senior Micaela Gonzalez '21 what is most important to her, and she’ll say service. “I’ve always had a passion for giving back to my community.” It’s the reason she will study nursing when she heads to University of Pennsylvania this fall.Read More
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Learn more about our rigorous and joyful program
- Read our 2025–26 Program Guide for a deep dive into our academic curriculum, co-curriculars, and extracurriculars.
- View our Primary, Elementary, and Middle School pages to see what it’s like to be an HA student.
- Curious about Why Harlem Academy? Start with our quick facts.
- Check out our secondary school and college enrollment, along with alumni spotlights to see the lasting impact of an HA education.
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655 St. Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY, 10030
P (212) 348-2600
F (212) 348-3500
info@harlemacademy.org
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655 St. Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY, 10030
P (212) 348-2600
F (212) 348-3500
info@harlemacademy.org
Make a Tuition Payment
Financial and Privacy Information
Site Map
Harlem Academy is an independent school (grades K-8) 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.