Admissions
Admissions
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We seek motivated, hard-working students (grades K–8) who are ready for rigorous academics and want to make a strong contribution to their school and community.
If this sounds like a match for your family, we encourage you to start your application today.
How to Apply
Harlem Academy offers a private school education with full-need scholarships for all students.
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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
for more information.
Khaliah Adams-Joseph
Assistant Head of School & Enrollment Director
Vinya Agbor, P'21 & P'23
Dean of Student and Family Life
Liz Aponte, P'22
Enrollment Coordinator
for more information.
Khaliah Adams-Joseph
Assistant Head of School & Enrollment Director
Vinya Agbor, P'21 & P'23
Dean of Student and Family Life
Liz Aponte, P'22
Enrollment Coordinator
No family is ever turned away because of financial reasons.
We strongly believe that a family's financial commitment should be in proportion to its financial resources. Tuition for each student is based on a sliding scale and is determined after a family is accepted to Harlem Academy.
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Upcoming Admission Events
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Open House (in-person)
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Kindergarten & 6th Grade Information Session (in-person)
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Open House (in-person)
655 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10030
Get to Know Harlem Academy
School News
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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 -
Next Stop, Deerfield
Eighth grader Rabi ’25 was on his way to school when he found out that he’d been accepted to Deerfield Academy. He immediately called his mother to tell her the good news.Read More -
Harlem Academy's Literary Speaker Series
In recent weeks, we welcomed two inspiring leaders to Harlem Academy as part of our Literary Speaker Series: Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer and bestselling author Leslie Odom Jr. and National Book Award-winning author and historian Dr. Ibram X. Kendi.Read More -
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Congratulations, Harlem Academy Chess Team
Harlem Academy’s chess team has been gaining momentum – and racking up an impressive collection of trophies and medals along the way.Read More -
Alumni Panelists Share Their Wisdom
Read MoreEarlier this year, we held an event to help guide young alumni on their career paths. On Monday, we had the pleasure of turning the tables and welcoming a panel of alumni to share their wisdom with current students and their families. -
An Enduring Impact: Jerome P. Kenney Scholarship Fund
Last spring, Harlem Academy Trustee Carol Kenney established the Jerome P. Kenney Scholarship Fund in honor of her late husband. “I wanted to carry Jerry’s legacy forward in a way that would have been meaningful to him,” she says.Read More -
Harlem Academy Renaissance Day
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The joy and energy surrounding last week’s inaugural Renaissance Day can still be felt throughout the school. -
Literary Historian Liz McHenry Shares Inspiring Insights With Students
Read MoreDear Friends,Last week, I was thrilled that Harlem Academy trustee and author Liz McHenry visited with our elementary and middle school students for a fascinating conversation. -
Inspiring Young Poets Take Center Stage
At their recent Celebrations of Learning, our sixth and eighth graders took center stage to perform creative, inspiring, and sometimes vulnerable original poetry for an audience of family and friends – a culmination of weeks spent deeply engaged in an exploration of the craft.Read More -
Forging a Path to Law
Toluwanimi “Tolu” Onanuga ’18, a junior at SUNY Albany, plans to attend law school after college, and he is determined to set himself up for success.Read More -
Pursuing a Love of Art in London
Our alumni venture all over the country for college. They head north to Dartmouth, south to Morehouse and Spelman, and west to Northwestern and even Stanford. However, no one has set their sights so far east that they crossed the Atlantic until Lisa Lushtak '20 enrolled at University College London (UCL) this past fall.Read More -
From the Head of School: Harlem Academy Hosts a Career Panel for Alumni
Read MoreDear Friends:
Just before winter break, I moderated a career panel for alumni and listened in on the lively breakout discussions that followed. -
A Holiday Reflection From the Head of School
Read MoreDear Friends,As we start the holiday break, I've been reflecting on all the people who make Harlem Academy and its mission come to life. -
A Year of Achievement
We are proud to share Harlem Academy’s 2023-2024 Annual Report, which highlights our students’ outstanding achievements and the school’s impact over the past year. Thank you for your support.Read More -
Harlem Academy Launches Inaugural Interscholastic Sports Team
Harlem Academy kicked off its interscholastic sports program this fall with a goal of driving even more transformational growth beyond the classroom.Read More -
Harlem Academy Students Recognized for Excellence
Three of our middle schoolers recently received recognition for giving back to the community.Read More -
An Alumna’s Story: Pursuing the Craft of Acting
MisaLove Smith ’17, a senior at Purchase College who is pursuing a bachelor of fine arts in acting, discovered her love of the craft at Harlem Academy – and it all started with Shakespeare and a love of reading. “I would read three books at a time,” she recalls. Teachers pushed MisaLove and her classmates to delve into texts, dissect authors' choices, interpret meanings, and back up their analyses. A class discussion of A Midsummer Night's Dream in sixth grade lit a spark. “It made me want to master Shakespeare.”Read More
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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.