Admissions

Applying to Grade 6

The application for the 2025-2026 school year is available via MyHA. Applications are accepted during the fall prior to entry. You can begin the process right away, and there is no fee to apply. 

You are encouraged to attend our “Getting to Know Harlem Academy” events. Please see the calendar for more information and to sign up.

2025-26 Applications Open 
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Friday, Aug 30, 2024
Getting to Know Harlem Academy (virtual)
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024 (6-7 p.m.)
Getting to Know Harlem Academy (in-person)
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024 (6:30-8 p.m.)
6th Grade Information Session (in-person)
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024
6th Grade Assessment
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024
Applications Due
Includes family application form and preliminary tuition worksheet. Request to complete questionnaire sent to your child’s current teacher.
Friday, Nov 29, 2024
6th Grade Assessment
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024
All Application Materials Submitted
Includes most recent report card, teacher questionnaire, and personal recommendation.

Thursday, Jan 2, 2025
Getting to Know Harlem Academy (virtual) 
Friday, Jan 17, 2025 (6-7 p.m.)
6th Grade Final Interview
Monday, Jan 20, 2025
Decision Notification
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025

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Harlem Academy
655 St. Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY, 10030


P (212) 348-2600
F (212) 348-3500

info@harlemacademy.org

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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.