Best High Schools in District 28
The top high schools in District 28, ranked by overall rating. Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School leads with 83/100, followed by J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey and Queens Collegiate: A College Board School. 26 high schools in District 28 in total.
The ranking
1
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School160-20 GOETHALS AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
83/100
2
J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey63-55 102 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
78/100
3
Queens Collegiate: A College Board School167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
57/100
4
York Early College Academy108-35 167 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
49/100
5
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School91-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
47/100
6
Young Women'S Leadership School, Queens150-91 87 ROAD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
43/100
7
Hillcrest High School160-05 HIGHLAND AVENUE
9–12 High School
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8
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
9–12 High School
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9
Home Instruction - Queen142-10 LINDEN BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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10
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety116-25 GUY R BREWER BOULEVARD
9–12 High School
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11
Jamaica Evening High School M/167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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12
Jamaica Evening High School T/167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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13
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
9–12 High School
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14
High School For Community Leadership167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
9–12 High School
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15
New Dawn Charter High School Ii89-25 161 Street
9–12 High School
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16
P.S. Q23391-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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17
Forest Hills High School67-01 110 STREET
9–12 High School
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18
Sutphin Hs Alc (ALC)90-01 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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19
Queens High School For The Sciences At York College94-50 159 Street
9–12 High School
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20
Queens Metropolitan High School91-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
9–12 High School
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21
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity162-02 HILLSIDE AVENUE
9–12 High School
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22
Queens Transition Center142-10 LINDEN BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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23
The Ezra Jack Keats Pre-K Center132-10 JAMAICA AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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24
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Education High School165-65 84 AVENUE
9–12 High School
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25
Royal 180 Academy (ALC)90-40 150 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 28?
- Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School ranks highest by overall rating (83/100), ahead of J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in District 28?
- There are 26 high schools in District 28.
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