Best High Schools in Lower East Side
The top high schools in Lower East Side, 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. New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School leads with 95/100, followed by High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies and Bard High School Early College. 12 high schools in Lower East Side in total.
The ranking
1
New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School111 COLUMBIA STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
2
High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies350 GRAND STREET
- 9–12 High School
3
Bard High School Early College525 EAST HOUSTON STREET
- 9–12 High School
4
University Neighborhood High School200 Monroe Street
- 9–12 High School
5
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law, The350 GRAND STREET
- 9–12 High School
6
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy350 GRAND STREET
- 9–12 High School
7
New Design High School350 GRAND STREET
- 9–12 High School
8
Not ratedSchool for Global Leaders145 Stanton Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
9
Not ratedEssex Street Academy350 GRAND STREET
- 9–12 High School
10
Not ratedCascades High School198 Forsyth Street
- 9–12 High School
11
Not ratedForsyth Satellite Academy198 Forsyth Street
- 9–12 High School
12
Not ratedLower East Side Preparatory High School145 Stanton Street
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in Lower East Side?
- New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School ranks highest by our overall rating (95/100), ahead of High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many high schools are in Lower East Side?
- There are 12 high schools in Lower East Side.
- 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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