Best high schools in New York City Geographic District #29 (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in New York City Geographic District #29, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District #29
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in New York City Geographic District #29
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in New York City Geographic District #29
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in New York City Geographic District #29
- Largest Schools in New York City Geographic District #29
- 174Cambria Heights AcademyHollis · Public High87% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 274Health Arts Robotics and Technology High SchoolCambria Heights · Public High92% Math proficiency · 626 students
- 372Excelsior Preparatory High SchoolSpringfield Gardens · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 471Queens Preparatory AcademySpringfield Gardens · Public High82% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 570Math/Science Research/Tech MagnetCambria Heights · Public High77% Math proficiency · 506 students
- 668George Washington Carver High School for the SciencesSpringfield Gardens · Public High77% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 758Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board SchoolSpringfield Gardens · Public High48% Math proficiency · 521 students
- 847Pathways College Preparatory School: A College Board SchoolSaint Albans · Public High38% Math proficiency · 818 students
- 938Eagle Academy for Young Men IIIJamaica · Public High29% Math proficiency · 498 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambria Heights Academy Hollis · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.9 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 2 | Health Arts Robotics and Technology High School Cambria Heights · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.8 Top 25% | 92% Math proficiency | 626 |
| 3 | Excelsior Preparatory High School Springfield Gardens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.7 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 4 | Queens Preparatory Academy Springfield Gardens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.6 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 5 | Math/Science Research/Tech Magnet Cambria Heights · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.5 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 506 |
| 6 | George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences Springfield Gardens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68.2 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 7 | Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School Springfield Gardens · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 58.1 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 8 | Pathways College Preparatory School: A College Board School Saint Albans · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 47.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 9 | Eagle Academy for Young Men III Jamaica · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 498 |
Cambria Heights Academy in Hollis leads the 2025 list of high schools in New York City Geographic District #29 with a Success Index (US) of 73.9. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New York high schools rankings, every school on the New York City Geographic District #29 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in New York City Geographic District #29?
Cambria Heights Academy in Hollis, New York ranks first among high schools in New York City Geographic District #29 with a Success Index (US) of 73.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 359).
How are high schools in New York City Geographic District #29 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.