For the 2024 school year, there are 362 public schools serving 157,767 students in New York County, NY (there are 210 private schools, serving 57,042 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in New York County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in New York County, NY are Fiorello H Laguardia High School, Stuyvesant High School and Anderson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in New York County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New York County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 496-0700
New York, NY 10023
(212) 496-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,383 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Stuyvesant High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
345 Chambers St
New York, NY 10282
(212) 312-4800
New York, NY 10282
(212) 312-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,323 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 W 77th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 595-7193
New York, NY 10024
(212) 595-7193
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Nyc Lab Middle School For Collaborative Studies
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
333 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 691-6119
New York, NY 10011
(212) 691-6119
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Bard High School Early College
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 995-8479
New York, NY 10002
(212) 995-8479
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Baruch College Campus High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
55 E 25th St
New York, NY 10010
(212) 683-7440
New York, NY 10010
(212) 683-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Central Park East High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1573 Madison Ave-rm 321
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5929
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5929
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Clinton School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 E 15th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 524-4360
New York, NY 10003
(212) 524-4360
Grades: 6-12
| 769 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Columbia Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
425 W 123rd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 666-1278
New York, NY 10027
(212) 666-1278
Grades: 6-12
| 658 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
411 E 76th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 772-1220
New York, NY 10021
(212) 772-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Harlem Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
240 E 123rd St-1st Fl
New York, NY 10035
(212) 876-9953
New York, NY 10035
(212) 876-9953
Grades: K-12
| 987 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Park East High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 E 105th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 831-1517
New York, NY 10029
(212) 831-1517
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Ps 77 Lower Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 427-2798
New York, NY 10128
(212) 427-2798
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Success Charter School-harlem 1
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
34 W 118th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
Grades: K-12
| 1,285 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Success Charter School-harlem 3
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
410 E 100th St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
Grades: K-12
| 1,181 students
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Infinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 W 133 St-rm 308d
New York, NY 10027
(212) 991-2600
New York, NY 10027
(212) 991-2600
Grades: K-12
| 1,848 students
Rank: #1717.
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-3061
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-3061
Grades: 6-12
| 669 students
Rank: #1818.
Beacon High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
522 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 465-4230
New York, NY 10036
(212) 465-4230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,507 students
Rank: #1919.
East Side Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
331 E 91st St
New York, NY 10028
(212) 360-0114
New York, NY 10028
(212) 360-0114
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #2020.
Ms 255 Salk School Of Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 614-8785
New York, NY 10003
(212) 614-8785
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Nyc Ischool
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131 Ave Of The Americas
New York, NY 10013
(917) 237-7300
New York, NY 10013
(917) 237-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
132 W 89th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 678-2829
New York, NY 10024
(212) 678-2829
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Special Music School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
129 W 67th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
Grades: K-12
| 294 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Talent Unlimited High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
317 E 67th St
New York, NY 10065
(212) 737-1530
New York, NY 10065
(212) 737-1530
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Urban Assembly Gateway School For Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
439 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 246-1041
New York, NY 10019
(212) 246-1041
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #2626.
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Columbia St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5190
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5190
Grades: K-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #2727.
High School For Health Professions & Human Services
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
345 E 15th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 780-9175
New York, NY 10003
(212) 780-9175
Grades: 9-12
| 1,724 students
Rank: #2828.
Tag Young Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
240 E 109th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-6003
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-6003
Grades: K-8
| 528 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
207 W 133rd St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 281-1248
New York, NY 10030
(212) 281-1248
Grades: K-12
| 1,050 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
281 9th Ave
New York, NY 10001
(212) 244-6426
New York, NY 10001
(212) 244-6426
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #3131.
Ps 290 Manhattan New School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 E 82nd St
New York, NY 10028
(212) 734-7127
New York, NY 10028
(212) 734-7127
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 W 127th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 316-7602
New York, NY 10027
(212) 316-7602
Grades: K-12
| 673 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Frank Mccourt High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
145 W 84th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 362-2015
New York, NY 10024
(212) 362-2015
Grades: 8-12
| 407 students
Rank: #3434.
New Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1818 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10031
(212) 283-5400
New York, NY 10031
(212) 283-5400
Grades: 5-12
| 721 students
Rank: #3535.
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
103 W 107th St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 678-2861
New York, NY 10025
(212) 678-2861
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
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New York County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
509 W 129th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 543-6301
New York, NY 10027
(212) 543-6301
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
222 West 134th St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 694-8750
New York, NY 10030
(212) 694-8750
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
410 E 100th St-bldg 99
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5854
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5854
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Auxiliary Svcs High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
198 Forsyth Street
New York, NY 10002
(212) 673-8254
New York, NY 10002
(212) 673-8254
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
351 West 18th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-5350
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-5350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bayview Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
550 W 20th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-7590
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-7590
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Borough Academies Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
40 E 29th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 889-7567
New York, NY 10016
(212) 889-7567
Grades: 9-10
| 83 students
Boys Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
218 W 15th St
New York, NY 10011
New York, NY 10011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6 Edgecombe Ave
New York, NY 10030
(212) 694-6001
New York, NY 10030
(212) 694-6001
Grades: 10-12
| 31 students
Career Education Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
850 10th Ave
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-0817
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-0817
Grades: 6-10
| 273 students
220 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 227-0762
New York, NY 10002
(212) 227-0762
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
2005 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10035
(212) 289-6227
New York, NY 10035
(212) 289-6227
Grades: 12
| 34 students
2351 1st Ave
New York, NY 10035
(718) 831-5153
New York, NY 10035
(718) 831-5153
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
220 W 58th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-3651
New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-3651
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Cooperative Technical Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
321 E 96th St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 369-8300
New York, NY 10128
(212) 369-8300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East Harlem Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
120th St
New York, NY 10035
New York, NY 10035
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
140 West 102nd Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 678-7300
New York, NY 10025
(212) 678-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Eight Plus Learning Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
212 W 120th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 749-1194
New York, NY 10035
(212) 749-1194
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Episcopal Miss Soc - Metro No (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1956 First Ave Apt 2f
New York, NY 10029
New York, NY 10029
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Episcopal Social Services Of Ny Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
305 7th Aves St
New York, NY 10001
New York, NY 10001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Euphrasian Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
337 E 17th St
New York, NY 10003
New York, NY 10003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Friendly Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
465 W End Ave
New York, NY 10024
New York, NY 10024
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
134 W 122nd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 678-2798
New York, NY 10027
(212) 678-2798
Grades: K-8
| 288 students
Girls Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
447 W 47th St
New York, NY 10036
New York, NY 10036
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
216 E 120th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 289-4204
New York, NY 10035
(212) 289-4204
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
160 E 120th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 722-1395
New York, NY 10035
(212) 722-1395
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Hale House (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
154 W 122nd St
New York, NY 10027
New York, NY 10027
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hale House Center, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
68 Edgecombe Ave
New York, NY 10030
New York, NY 10030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
138 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10031
(212) 281-6490
New York, NY 10031
(212) 281-6490
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
High School Of Graphic Communication Arts (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
439 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 245-5925
New York, NY 10019
(212) 245-5925
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Hunter College Campus Schools (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
71 East 94th Street
New York, NY 10128
(212) 860-1406
New York, NY 10128
(212) 860-1406
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 West 164th Street
New York, NY 10032
(212) 927-8380
New York, NY 10032
(212) 927-8380
Grades: 7-8
| 340 students
625 West 133rd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 690-5848
New York, NY 10027
(212) 690-5848
Grades: 8
| 61 students
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-2322
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-2322
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
175 West 134th Street
New York, NY 10030
(212) 283-1903
New York, NY 10030
(212) 283-1903
Grades: 7-9
| 180 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New York County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in New York County, NY include Fiorello H Laguardia High School, Stuyvesant High School and Anderson School.
How many public schools are located in New York County, NY?
362 public schools are located in New York County, NY.
What percentage of students in New York County, NY go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in New York County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New York County, NY?
New York County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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