For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 795 students in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Melrose are Bronx Design And Construction Academy, Bronx Haven High School and Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bronx Design And Construction Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-7690
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-7690
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Bronx Haven High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3638
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3638
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 993-5000
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 993-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY include Bronx Design And Construction Academy, Bronx Haven High School and Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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