For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,783 students in Elmhurst, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Elmhurst, NY are Civic Leadership Academy, Maspeth High School and Pan American International High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmhurst, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Elmhurst have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Elmhurst, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maspeth 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elmhurst, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Civic Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1487
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1487
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Maspeth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54-40 74th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 803-7100
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 803-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,064 students
Rank: #33.
Pan American International High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-3602
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-3602
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
International High School For Health Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48-01 90th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8600
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Newtown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48-01 90th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8400
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,731 students
Rank: #66.
Voyages Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-7851
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-7851
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
John F Kennedy Jr School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
57-12 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 760-1083
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 760-1083
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Elmhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
76-05 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Grades: 4-5
| 440 students
Elmhurst Boys (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 58th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmhurst Girls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 60th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
55-01 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Grades: K-5
| 1,386 students
55-01 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Grades: K-5
| 1,386 students
Rego Park Girls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-31 60th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rego-park Boys (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 60th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Woodhaven Boys (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 59th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elmhurst, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Elmhurst, NY include Civic Leadership Academy, Maspeth High School and Pan American International High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elmhurst?
7 public high schools are located in Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elmhurst include: Pan American International High School vs. Civic Leadership Academy, Civic Leadership Academy vs. Pan American International High School, International High School For Health Sciences vs. Newtown High School
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