Best High Schools in District 8
The top high schools in District 8, ranked by overall rating. Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx leads with 59/100, followed by Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School and Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School. 27 high schools in District 8 in total.
The ranking
1
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx681 Kelly Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
59/100
2
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School730 BRYANT AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
49/100
3
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School1980 Lafayette Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
48/100
4
Archimedes Academy For Math, Science And Technology Applications456 White Plains Road
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
32/100
5
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists928 Simpson Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
31/100
6
Bronx Arena High School1440 Story Avenue
9–12 High School
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7
Bronx Bridges High School1980 Lafayette Avenue
9–12 High School
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8
Bronx Community High School1980 Lafayette Avenue
9–12 High School
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9
Bronx Compass High School1980 Lafayette Avenue
9–12 High School
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10
Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball Charter School1617 PARKVIEW AVENUE
9–12 High School
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11
Gotham Collaborative High School1980 Lafayette Avenue
9–12 High School
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12
Home Instruction3450 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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13
Hospital Schools3450 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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14
Hospital Schools - Brooklyn3450 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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15
Hospital Schools - Staten Island3450 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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16
Longwood Preparatory Academy965 LONGWOOD AVENUE
9–12 High School
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17
Millennium Art Academy1980 Lafayette Avenue
9–12 High School
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18
P.S. X0102750 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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19
United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Ll900 TINTON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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20
United Charter High School For The Humanities Ii900 TINTON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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21
Urban Dove Team Charter School Ii671 Prospect Avenue
9–12 High School
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22
Bronx Educational Center (ALC)1231 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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23
Women'S Academy Of Excellence456 White Plains Road
9–12 High School
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24
Jane Addams Hs (ALC)900 TINTON AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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25
Lafayette Academy (ALC)1201 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 8?
- Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx ranks highest by overall rating (59/100), ahead of Leaders In Our Neighborhood 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 8?
- There are 27 high schools in District 8.
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- 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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