Best Oakland Gardens Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,866 students in Oakland Gardens, NY. The top-ranked public high school in Oakland Gardens, NY is Benjamin N Cardozo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland Gardens, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Oakland Gardens have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Oakland Gardens, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin N Cardozo High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Oakland Gardens, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
57-00 223rd St
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(718) 279-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,866 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oakland Gardens, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oakland Gardens, NY include Benjamin N Cardozo High School. Oakland Gardens has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public high schools are located in Oakland Gardens?
1 public high schools are located in Oakland Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Gardens?
Oakland Gardens public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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