James Weldon Johnson

3.4 ★ (15 reviews on Google)

James Weldon Johnson - educational provider in New York City.

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Locations (1)

James Weldon Johnson
176 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029, USA
Manhattan, East Harlem North

NYS Test Results (2025)

New York State ELA and Math assessment results (Grades 3-8). DBN: 04M057. Source: NYC DOE InfoHub.

English Language Arts (ELA)
Proficiency: 38% (312 students tested)
Mathematics
Proficiency: 28% (339 students tested)
Subject201820192022202320242025
ELA31%31%32%34%31%38%
Math19%23%17%21%23%28%

Neighborhood Comparison — East Harlem North (23 schools)

Average proficiency: ELA 45%, Math 42%

RankSchoolELA %
#1TAG YOUNG SCHOLARS98%
#2P.S. 171 PATRICK HENRY89%
#3P.S. 083 LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA68%
#4P.S. 030 HERNANDEZ/HUGHES58%
#5THE BILINGUAL BICULTURAL SCHOOL58%
#6THE BILINGUAL BICULTURAL SCHOOL58%
#7RIVER EAST ELEMENTARY55%
#8ISAAC NEWTON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR MATH & SCIENCE49%
#9M.S. 224 MANHATTAN EAST SCHOOL FOR ARTS & ACADEMIC49%
#10RENAISSANCE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS40%
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What people say?

The Truth
★☆☆☆☆
7 months ago

It’s strange that this school doesn’t provide Physical Education (gym) to students. My child hasn’t had a Physical Education class in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade, even though it is required in NYC. Recess is not a replacement for Physical Education.

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Star beauty Six
★☆☆☆☆
7 years ago

This school has changed since Mr Soto left and so far has went through 3 principles in the last 4 months. This school is too easy to pass and it's not competitive enough. I would not recommend anybody to attend this school. The good thing about this school is they have their own building and it's be

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Sofia Arenas
★☆☆☆☆
5 years ago

This school is horrible, the teachers do not know how to control the children at all. No ones wears uniforms, my experience was bad I hate it there..

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Julia Paige
★★★★★
9 years ago

I pretty much started my life in this school in pre-k and now I am a senior in middle school in this school it is a great school with great ppl who care . I will never forget this school this is were you make good memories.

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Catherine
★★★★★
4 years ago

I go to this and its a really nice place and I recommend this school to anyone

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: East Harlem North, Manhattan
  • Address: 176 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029, USA
  • Rating: 3.4 out of 5 from 15 reviews
  • Review Sources: Google

Overall Rating

3.4

15 reviews

What do families say?

Families highlight strange doesn and physical grade at James Weldon Johnson, though some reviews include mixed or critical feedback. Feedback is based on Google reviews.

Good Fit For

Who should consider this provider?

Families looking for:

  • Kindergarten
  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
  • Preschool
  • Programs in East Harlem North, Manhattan
  • K–12 school programs for kids and teens in Manhattan