Best High Schools in District 6
The top high schools in District 6, ranked by overall rating. New Heights Academy Charter School leads with 56/100, followed by School in the Square Public Charter School and Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School. 18 high schools in District 6 in total.
The ranking
1
New Heights Academy Charter School1818 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
56/100
2
School In The Square Public Charter School120 WADSWORTH AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
50/100
3
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School3896 10 Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
44/100
4
City College Magnet School Of The Arts4600 Broadway
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
44/100
5
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School511 West 182 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
40/100
6
Community Health Academy Of The Heights504 West 158 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
29/100
7
High School For Health Careers And Sciences549 AUDUBON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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8
A. Philip Randolph Campus High School443 WEST 135 STREET
9–12 High School
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9
High School For Mathematics, Science And Engineering At City College240 CONVENT AVE
9–12 High School
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10
High School For Media And Communications549 AUDUBON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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11
Inwood Early College For Health And Information Technologies650 ACADEMY STREET
9–12 High School
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12
The College Academy549 AUDUBON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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13
High School For Law And Public Service549 AUDUBON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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14
Cloisters (ALC)601 WEST 183 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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15
Laurel Hill (ALC)601 WEST 183 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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16
Washington Heights (ALC)601 WEST 183 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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17
Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics501 West 165 Street
9–12 High School
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18
High School For Excellence And Innovation650 ACADEMY STREET
9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 6?
- New Heights Academy Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (56/100), ahead of School in the Square Public Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in District 6?
- There are 18 high schools in District 6.
- 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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