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Sisulu-Walker Charter School Of Harlem


At a glance
227thof 874 New York districts▲ 70
Better than 74% of New York districts
Elementary 1Grades K-5
71-111 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10027
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 74% of districts
1
School
152
Students
Top rankedSisulu-Walker Charter School Of Harlem626th of 2,445 New York elementary schools
Biggest riser
Sisulu-Walker Charter School Of Harlem up 188 spots statewide this year
Summary:

Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem is a standout elementary public charter school serving grades K-5 in New York City. With 156 students, the school consistently outperforms the statewide averages on New York state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In 2024-2025, 80% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 56.61%, and 70.83% were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 45.02%. The school has maintained a strong ranking among New York elementary schools, placing in the top 25-30% in recent years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 22.2 suggests it is allocating resources effectively to provide more individualized attention and support for students, which may contribute to their strong academic outcomes. The school's ranking has also improved over the past few years, moving from 814 out of 2,445 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 626 out of 2,445 in 2024-2025, indicating the school is making progress and becoming more competitive among its peers.

Overall, Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem appears to be a high-performing elementary school that is consistently delivering strong academic results for its students. The school's ranking, proficiency rates, and student-teacher ratio indicate it is a standout institution within the Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem district, which is ranked 227 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 4-star rating.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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