Best High Schools in Jamaica
The top high schools in Jamaica, 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. Queens High School for the Sciences at York College leads with 99/100, followed by Young Women's Leadership School, Queens. 8 high schools in Jamaica in total.
The ranking
1
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College94-50 159 Street
- 9–12 High School
2
Young Women's Leadership School, Queens150-91 87 ROAD
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
3
Not ratedSutphin HS ALC (ALC)90-01 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
4
Not ratedDistrict 29 Pre-K Center168-42 JAMAICA AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
5
Not ratedJamaica Academy (ALC)90-40 150 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
6
Not ratedQueens Satellite High School for Opportunity162-02 HILLSIDE AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
7
Not ratedNew Dawn Charter High School II89-25 161 Street
- 9–12 High School
8
Not ratedRoyal 180 Academy (ALC)90-40 150 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in Jamaica?
- Queens High School for the Sciences at York College ranks highest by our overall rating (99/100), ahead of Young Women's Leadership School, Queens. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many high schools are in Jamaica?
- There are 8 high schools in Jamaica.
- 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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