Best High Schools in District 29
The top high schools in District 29, 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. Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School leads with 68/100, followed by Excelsior Preparatory High School and Benjamin Franklin High School for Finance & Information Technology. 12 high schools in District 29 in total.
The ranking
1
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School143-10 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
2
Excelsior Preparatory High School143-10 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD
- 9–12 High School
3
Benjamin Franklin High School for Finance & Information Technology207- 01 116 Avenue
- 9–12 High School
4
Pathways College Preparatory School: A College Board School109-89 204 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
5
Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School207- 01 116 Avenue
- 9–12 High School
6
Cambria Heights Academy188-04 91 Avenue
- 9–12 High School
7
Mathematics, Science Research and Technology Magnet High School207- 01 116 Avenue
- 9–12 High School
8
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences143-10 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD
- 9–12 High School
9
Eagle Academy for Young Men III171-10 Linden Boulevard
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
10
Queens Preparatory Academy143-10 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD
- 9–12 High School
11
Not ratedInstitute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights207- 01 116 Avenue
- 9–12 High School
12
Not ratedDistrict 29 Pre-K Center168-42 JAMAICA AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 29?
- Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School ranks highest by our overall rating (68/100), ahead of Excelsior Preparatory High School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many high schools are in District 29?
- There are 12 high schools in District 29.
- 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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