Top 10 Best New York Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 69 blue ribbon public high schools serving 55,582 students in New York.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New York are Commack High School, Manhasset Secondary School and Pittsford-mendon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 59% statewide average).
New York blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garden City High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in New York (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Commack High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Scholar Ln
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 912-2109
Grades: 9-12
| 1,861 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Manhasset Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pittsford-mendon High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
472 Mendon Rd
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 267-1602
Grades: 9-12
| 914 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Sayville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
20 Brook St
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 880 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fairport Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Dave Paddock Way
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 421-2100
Grades: 10-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Garden City High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
170 Rockaway Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bethpage Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10 Cherry Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brighton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 Winton Rd S
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
31 Demarest Mill Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,345 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Horace Greeley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
70 Roaring Brook Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,152 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Orchard Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4040 Baker Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Grades: 9-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Bayport-blue Point High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Snedecor Ave
Bayport, NY 11705
(631) 472-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Briarcliff High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
444 Pleasantville Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 488-8325
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Bronxville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
177 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Croton-harmon High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
36 Old Post Rd S
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2147
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Skaneateles Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
49 E Elizabeth St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Harborfields High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
98 Taylor Ave
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Jericho Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,258 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Chenango Forks High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Gordon Dr
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7544
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Dobbs Ferry High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
505 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7645
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Elwood/john Glenn High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Haldane High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
North Shore Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Grades: K-12
| 764 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Wantagh Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3297 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #2525.
Syosset Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
70 S Woods Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Grades: 9-12
| 2,266 students
Rank: #2626.
Lynbrook Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Union Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Lansing High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Ridge Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Pleasantville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
60 Romer Ave
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 741-1420
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Shoreham-wading River High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250a Rt 25a
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8264
Grades: 9-12
| 708 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Valhalla High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 683-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #3131.
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Kennedy Dr
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,649 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Avon High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
245 Clinton St
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Nanuet Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
New Hartford Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
33 Oxford Rd
New Hartford, NY 13413
(315) 624-1214
Grades: 10-12
| 645 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
257 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New York?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New York include Commack High School, Manhasset Secondary School and Pittsford-mendon High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in New York?
69 blue ribbon public high schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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