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District 5

District 5 covers Central Harlem. Its boundary starts far west at the Hudson River and 122nd Street and moves east in a jagged fashion, north to 155th Street and the East River. The district has long had some of the lowest-performing schools in the city; however, a growing influx of middle class parents has pushed to improve them. There are a few schools for high-achievers, including the Frederick Douglass Academy, one of the top middle schools in the city. District 5 is home to the famed Choir Academy of Harlem, and the Harlem Children's Zone, a non-profit organization that provides support to Harlem residents and operates two charter schools. The City College School of Education works closely with the district's schools; Riverbank, a New York State park with a skating rink, swimming pool and other recreational facilities, is often used by neighborhood schools and families.

District contacts

Each district has a superintendent, and a family advocate who is charged with responding to parents' concerns.
In addition, parents in each district elect a Communty Education Council (CEC), an advisory panel, to represent them. CEC members have little formal power but some are effective advocates for parents.

Superintendent: Gale Reeves, (212) 769-7500 x236
Family advocate: Denise Gordon, (212) 769-7500 x235
CEC: Community Education Council 5, (212) 769-7500 x234

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District 5 office
425 W. 123rd St. Room 205
New York, NY 10027 - Map
Special Education

Most questions about special education can be answered by your child's teacher or principal. If you are new to New York City or your child attends private or parochial school, contact the nearest Committee on Special Education for an evaluation.

Committee on Special Education
Mark Jacoby
388 W. 125th St.
New York, NY 10027 - Map

Phone: (212) 342-8300
Enrollment

To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest enrollment office.

Enrollment Office
388 W. 125th St.
New York, NY 10027 - Map

Phone: (212) 342-8300

This office handles both general education and special education enrollment

If these offices can not answer your questions, see DOE contacts

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