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Best Ridgewood Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,880 students in Ridgewood, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ridgewood, NY are Grover Cleveland High School and Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgewood, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Ridgewood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Ridgewood, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Ridgewood, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grover Cleveland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21-27 Himrod St
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 381-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,536 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
797 Bushwick Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 919-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ridgewood, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ridgewood, NY include Grover Cleveland High School and Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in Ridgewood?
2 public high schools are located in Ridgewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgewood?
Ridgewood public high schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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