NCS:Harlem

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Neighborhood Charter Schools are high performing, free and public schools. Opened in August 2012 in Harlem, NCS provides a rich, challenging K-8 program that cultivates the intellectual, social and emotional development of each child. We are proud of our fully inclusive program for autistic students who make up approximately 15% of our student body.

What our families are saying

“In the short amount of time, my daughter was able to fit in perfectly and expresses this is the best school she has attended.”
“I appreciate everyone at this school from the lovely ladies in the front office to the teachers and staff that are in my kids' lives and assisting them. Thank you, Mrs Croker”
“I want to personally thank Ms. Redavid she goes above and beyond her job for my daughter and I'm sure everyone else's children as well she is amazing and her work ethic shows how much she truly loves what she does.”
“My son has been in this school since first grade and I'm grateful for all the support given through these years.”
“I very much appreciate this school and everything they have done for my child. Without their years of expertise, kindness and guidance I don't know how we would have managed. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for all you do.”
“Mis hijos y yo como madre estamos muy satisfechos con TODA la escuela en general, desde los programas y manera de enseñar hasta la amabilidad y disponibilidad de cada uno de los que conforman la escuela exelente equipo TODOS!”

NCS: Harlem Principal

Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones is a transformative and equity-focused leader dedicated to igniting change within educational communities through the inspiring theme “Oh Harlem, the Places We’ll Go!” His mission is a “love letter to the neighborhood,” centered on building joyful belonging and ensuring students are seen, loved, and destined for greatness. This philosophy guided his successful tenure as a turnaround principal, where he drove a culture of college readiness that resulted in a remarkable 300-point surge in SAT scores. He measures success by the quality of every relationship, striving to get “1% better every day” and championing psychological safety as a foundation for academic courage. Chuck’s leadership is grounded in the essential mindsets of “ALWAYS TRY YOUR BEST, NEVER GIVE UP, EXCEL AND NEVER EQUAL and STUDY HARD, WORK HARD, REACH YOUR GOALS!, as he believes education is a transformative force and college readiness is a crucial pathway to the upward mobility and extended life expectancy that the families of Harlem deserve. He brings this unwavering commitment to excellence, community, and the rich legacy of Harlem to his new role.

Welcome to Neighborhood Charter Schools:Harlem

Grades
K-8

Science
Everyday

After-School
Programming

Co-Teaching
Model

K-4 Curriculum
5-8 Curriculum
Inclusive Programs