For the 2025 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 Health Careers & Sciences, High School For Law & Public Service and High School For Media & Communications. 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 44% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 10040, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 10040 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High School For Health Careers & Sciences
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
High School For Law & Public Service
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 342-6130
New York, NY 10040
(212) 342-6130
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
High School For Media & Communications
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
City College Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-3164
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-3164
Grades: 6-12
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
College Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
10040, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-2322
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-2322
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
349 Cabrini Blvd
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 10040, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 10040, NY include High School For Health Careers & Sciences, High School For Law & Public Service and High School For Media & Communications.
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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