Best High Schools in Manhattan
The top high schools in Manhattan, ranked by overall rating. Special Music School leads with 100/100, followed by New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School and Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 1. 173 high schools in Manhattan in total.
The ranking
1
Special Music School129 WEST 67 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
100/100
2
New Explorations Into Science, Technology And Math High School111 COLUMBIA STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
99/100
3
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
90/100
4
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School244 WEST 144 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
87/100
5
The Clinton School10 East 15 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
83/100
6
Columbia Secondary School425 West 123 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
78/100
7
West End Secondary School227-243 West 61 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
72/100
8
Professional Performing Arts High School328 WEST 48 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
66/100
9
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Charter School245 West 129 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
62/100
10
School Of The Future High School127 EAST 22 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
61/100
11
Democracy Preparatory Charter School2230 5 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
56/100
12
New Heights Academy Charter School1818 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
56/100
13
School For Global Leaders145 Stanton Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
54/100
14
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School240 BLEECKER STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
53/100
15
East Side Community School420 East 12 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
52/100
16
School In The Square Public Charter School120 WADSWORTH AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
50/100
17
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change200-214 West 135 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
48/100
18
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Ii Charter School35 East 125 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
47/100
19
Harbor Science And Arts Charter School132 EAST 111 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
46/100
20
Harlem Prep Charter School240 EAST 123 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
45/100
21
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School3896 10 Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
44/100
22
City College Magnet School Of The Arts4600 Broadway
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
44/100
23
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School207 West 133 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
41/100
24
Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School2041 Madison Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
40/100
25
Mott Hall Ii220 WEST 121 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
40/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in Manhattan?
- Special Music School ranks highest by overall rating (100/100), ahead of New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in Manhattan?
- There are 173 high schools in Manhattan.
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