Best High Schools in Melrose
The top high schools in Melrose, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. University Prep Charter High School leads with 75/100, followed by Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science and NYC Charter High School for Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industries (AECI). 12 high schools in Melrose in total.
The ranking
1
University Prep Charter High School600 Saint Ann's Avenue
- 9–12 High School
2
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science600 Saint Ann's Avenue
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
3
NYC Charter High School for Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industries (AECI)838 BROOK AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
4
Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School333 EAST 151 STREET
- 9–12 High School
5
Bronx Design and Construction Academy333 EAST 151 STREET
- 9–12 High School
6
Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School701 ST. ANNS AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
7
Not ratedP.S. X017778 Forest Avenue
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
8
Not ratedPassages Academy560 BROOK AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
9
Not ratedUniversity Heights Secondary School701 ST. ANNS AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
10
Not ratedJill Chaifetz Transfer High School778 Forest Avenue
- 9–12 High School
11
Not ratedUrban Dove Team Charter School II671 Prospect Avenue
- 9–12 High School
12
Not ratedBronx Haven High School333 EAST 151 STREET
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in Melrose?
- University Prep Charter High School ranks highest by our overall rating (75/100), ahead of Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many high schools are in Melrose?
- There are 12 high schools in Melrose.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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