Best 10040 New York Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,140 students in 10040, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 10040, NY are High School For Media & Communications, City College Academy Of The Arts and High School For Health Careers & Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 10040 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 10040, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 10040 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is City College Academy Of The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10040, NY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School For Media & Communications
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
City College Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-3164
Gr: 6-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
High School For Health Careers & Sciences
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
High School For Law & Public Service
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 342-6130
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
College Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 10040 New York

10040, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-2322
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
349 Cabrini Blvd
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
Gr: 5-8
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 10040, NY?
How many public high schools are located in 10040?
5 public high schools are located in 10040.
What is the racial composition of students in 10040?
10040 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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