James Weldon Johnson
District 4 · Manhattan · Grades K to 8 · 04M057
At a glance
- Address
- 176 EAST 115 STREET, MANHATTAN, NY 10029
- Subway
- 6 to 116th St
- Admissions
- Zone Priority
- Links
- School websiteMySchools page
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Tours and open houses
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Admissions
For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15
James Weldon Johnson Leadership Academy (M057S), M057S
Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.
Clubs, arts and sports
- Music
- Band/Brass/Percussion/Woodwinds
- Visual & performing arts
- Dance Techniques and Performance, Traditional and Studio Art
- Academics
- World Languages (Middle School)
- Programs
- Community School, Free After School Program
About the school
We provide a rigorous learning environment that encourages all students to expand their horizons, achieve their dreams, and become lifelong learners. Our students will be prepared academically for Specialized High Schools and Regents exams. The main expectation of James Weldon Johnson Leadership Academy is that every student is high school ready and post-secondary ready. We prepare our students with the tools that they need to achieve this goal by partnering with community based organizations to help develop academic and socio-emotional growth. It is our vision that every child will grow up to be an educated and responsible adult. We expect students, parents, staff, and the community to work collaboratively to help us attain our goal of excellence. James Weldon Johnson Leadership Academy is a screened school that caters to the varied academic needs of all students. Our students follow our core values of "Respect, Responsibility, and Reflection."
From MySchools.