Best High Schools in District 2
The top high schools in District 2, ranked by overall rating. The Clinton School leads with 83/100, followed by Professional Performing Arts High School and School of the Future High School. 88 high schools in District 2 in total.
The ranking
1
The Clinton School10 East 15 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
83/100
2
Professional Performing Arts High School328 WEST 48 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
66/100
3
School Of The Future High School127 EAST 22 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
61/100
4
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School240 BLEECKER STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
53/100
5
Quest To Learn351 WEST 18 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
35/100
6
The High School For Climate Justice320 EAST 96 STREET
9–12 High School
19/100
7
Facing History School, The525 West 50 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
12/100
8
Beacon High School522 West 44 Street
9–12 High School
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9
Baruch College Campus High School55 EAST 25 STREET
9–12 High School
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10
Academy For Software Engineering40 IRVING PLACE
9–12 High School
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11
Eleanor Roosevelt High School411 East 76 Street
9–12 High School
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12
Emma Lazarus High School100 HESTER STREET
9–12 High School
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13
Essex Street Academy350 GRAND STREET
9–12 High School
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14
District 2 Pre-K Center2-26 WASHINGTON STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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15
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School131 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
9–12 High School
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16
Art And Design High School231-249 East 56 Street
9–12 High School
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17
Harvest Collegiate High School34 West 14 Street
9–12 High School
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18
Business Of Sports School439 West 49 Street
9–12 High School
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19
Harvey Milk High School2-10 ASTOR PLACE
9–12 High School
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20
High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies350 GRAND STREET
9–12 High School
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21
High School For Environmental Studies444 WEST 56 STREET
9–12 High School
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22
High School For Health Professions And Human Services345 East 15 Street
9–12 High School
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23
High School M560 - City As School16 Clarkson Street
9–12 High School
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24
High School Of Economics And Finance100 TRINITY PLACE
9–12 High School
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25
Gramercy Arts High School40 IRVING PLACE
9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 2?
- The Clinton School ranks highest by overall rating (83/100), ahead of Professional Performing Arts High School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in District 2?
- There are 88 high schools in District 2.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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