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a free, private school quality education for your child.

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Now accepting PreK–6th grade applications for Fall 2025.

Limited seats also available in PreK & Kindergarten for the current school year.

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The only charter schools in New York offering Montessori through the International Baccalaureate (IB).

At HVA, we’re dedicated to deeper learning from PreK through high school and beyond. Here, your child will develop confidence, independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. They will learn to think deeply and critically, read avidly, persist through challenges, solve complex problems, and act with wisdom and integrity.

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Why do families choose Harlem Village Academies?

HVA teaches critical thinking, student independence, and ethical purpose.

HVA is a neighborhood school with a warm, caring environment and deep respect for students and parents.

HVA offers a Montessori PreK program, providing your child with a private school quality education, free of charge.

HVA is distinguished as the only charter school in New York offering both Montessori and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB), internationally recognized as the most sophisticated college preparatory curriculum.

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“HVA is exceeding all our needs and expectations.”

– PARENT OF King, 1st grader
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Your child is a scientist, a poet, a one-of -a-kind individual.

HVA students pursue their unique interests and talents through the arts, athletics, and enrichment activities that deepen learning their experiences and ignite their creativity.

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How to enroll your child

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Browse through our website, follow us on social media, and sign up for email updates from our Enrollment Team.

Apply to our schools

Submit your application by April 1, 2025 to be included in our lottery. Applying is free and easy. Those who are not offered a seat initially will be added to our waitlist.

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Sign up to attend an upcoming info session, school tour, or open house at one of our schools.

Parents and teachers committed to an excellent education

Our parents:

  • Ensure reading and studying at home daily is a high priority
  • Ensure students arrive to school on time, every day
  • Regularly participate in school meetings and activities

Our teachers:

  • Provide challenging, inspiring instruction
  • Hold the highest expectations for respectful behavior while fostering student leadership
  • Communicate frequently with parents

Questions? We’d love to hear from you.
Contact us at enrollment@harlemvillage.org or (646) 484-1720.

Tuition-free PreK–12 charter schools with no fee to apply.

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We are now accepting applications for Fall 2025! Apply today for PreK–6th grades.

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