Best High Schools in Queens
The top high schools in Queens, ranked by overall rating. Baccalaureate School for Global Education leads with 96/100, followed by Scholars' Academy and Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School. 132 high schools in Queens in total.
The ranking
1
Baccalaureate School For Global Education34-12 36 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
96/100
2
Scholars' Academy320 Beach 104 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
86/100
3
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School160-20 GOETHALS AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
83/100
4
J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey63-55 102 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
78/100
5
East-West School Of International Studies46-21 COLDEN STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
78/100
6
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School For Arts And Technology47-07 30 Place
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
74/100
7
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School51-35 REEDER STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
73/100
8
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School34-65 192 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
69/100
9
Pathways College Preparatory School: A College Board School109-89 204 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
68/100
10
Young Women'S Leadership School, Astoria23-15 Newtown Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
67/100
11
Renaissance Charter School35-59 81 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
61/100
12
Queens Collegiate: A College Board School167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
57/100
13
Challenge Preparatory Charter School710 HARTMAN LANE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
53/100
14
Queens School Of Inquiry, The158-40 76 ROAD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
51/100
15
York Early College Academy108-35 167 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
49/100
16
Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School143-10 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
48/100
17
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School91-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
47/100
18
Channel View School For Research100-00 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
43/100
19
Young Women'S Leadership School, Queens150-91 87 ROAD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
43/100
20
Eagle Academy For Young Men Iii171-10 Linden Boulevard
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
40/100
21
Academy Of Medical Technology: A College Board School8-21 BAY 25 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
23/100
22
Birch Family Services - Susser71-64 168 STREET
9–12 High School
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23
Bethel Christian Learning Center215-32 JAMAICA AVENUE
9–12 High School
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24
August Martin High School156-10 BAISLEY BOULEVARD
9–12 High School
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25
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School57-00 223 Street
9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in Queens?
- Baccalaureate School for Global Education ranks highest by overall rating (96/100), ahead of Scholars' Academy. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in Queens?
- There are 132 high schools in Queens.
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