For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 658 students in Jackson Heights, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Jackson Heights, NY is Renaissance Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson Heights, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Jackson Heights have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Jackson Heights, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Renaissance Charter School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson Heights, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Grades: PK-12
| 658 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson Heights, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson Heights, NY include Renaissance Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson Heights?
1 public high schools are located in Jackson Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Heights?
Jackson Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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