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Best 10023 New York Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,863 students in 10023, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 10023, NY are Special Music School, Fiorello H Laguardia High School and Manhattan/hunter Science High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 10023 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 10023, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 10023 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fiorello H Laguardia High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10023, NY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Special Music School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
129 W 67th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
Gr: K-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 496-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Manhattan/hunter Science High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
West End Secondary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
227-243 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 245-1506
Gr: 6-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 799-4064
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1201
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
High School Of Arts And Technology
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1198
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 10023 New York

10023, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Manhattan Theatre Lab High School (Closed 2016)
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 362-2075
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Martin Luther King High School (Closed 2006)
122 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1300
Gr: 11-12 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 98%
St. Helenas Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
120 W 60th St
New York, NY 10023

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 10023, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 10023, NY include Special Music School, Fiorello H Laguardia High School and Manhattan/hunter Science High School.
How many public high schools are located in 10023?
8 public high schools are located in 10023.
What is the racial composition of students in 10023?
10023 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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