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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in New York (2026)

The most improved public high schools in New York are Brooklyn Collaborative Studies, Morris Academy For Collaborative Studies and Olympus Academy.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 1,617 2,469 Avg. Improved Rank: 1,941

Most Improved Public High Schools in New York (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Collaborative Studies
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2469
(from 3,734 to 1,265)
Grades: 6-12
610 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4700
Rank: #22.
Morris Academy For Collaborative Studies
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2397
(from 3,502 to 1,105)
Grades: 9-12
1110 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 617-5312
Rank: #33.
Olympus Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2316
(from 3,727 to 1,411)
Grades: 9-12
755 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 272-1926
Rank: #44.
Albany High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2227
(from 3,462 to 1,235)
Grades: 9-12
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Rank: #55.
University Neighborhood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2222
(from 3,205 to 983)
Grades: 9-12
200 Monroe St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 962-4341
Rank: #66.
Central Park East High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2187
(from 2,394 to 207)
Grades: 9-12
1573 Madison Ave-rm 321
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5929
Rank: #77.
George Junior Republic School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2178
(from 4,321 to 2,143)
Grades: 7-12
24 Mcdonald Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Rank: #88.
Blythedale School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2143
(from 4,286 to 2,143)
Grades: K-12
95 Bradhurst Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 347-1800
Rank: #99.
Cyberarts Studio Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2122
(from 3,817 to 1,695)
Grades: 9-12
237 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4201
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Warsaw Senior High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2077
(from 2,264 to 187)
Grades: 9-12
81 W Court St
Warsaw, NY 14569
(585) 786-8000
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Edenwald School
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +2077
(from 4,319 to 2,242)
Grades: 7-12
1075 Broadway
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 769-0456
Rank: #1212.
Independence High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2068
(from 3,557 to 1,489)
Grades: 9-12
850 10th Ave
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-8067
Rank: #1313.
Morrisville Middle School High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2042
(from 2,566 to 524)
Grades: 6-12
5061 Fearon Rd
Morrisville, NY 13408
(315) 684-9121
Rank: #1414.
Greenburgh Eleven Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2005
(from 4,148 to 2,143)
Grades: K-11
1 Echo Hills - Bethune Bldg #3
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500
Rank: #1515.
Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology X223
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2001
(from 3,246 to 1,245)
Grades: 6-12
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-8202
Rank: #1616.
Bronx Community High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1959
(from 4,082 to 2,123)
Grades: 9-12
1980 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 892-1026
Rank: #1717.
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community Service
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1950
(from 4,093 to 2,143)
Grades: 9-12
300 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 638-3062
Rank: #1818.
Kiryas Joel Village School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1903
(from 2,760 to 857)
Grades: K-10
1 Dinev Rd
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 782-7510
Rank: #1919.
Hudson High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1899
(from 3,779 to 1,880)
Grades: 1-12
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Rank: #2020.
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1888
(from 3,885 to 1,997)
Grades: 6-12
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2211
Rank: #2121.
Bronx Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1825
(from 3,247 to 1,422)
Grades: 6-12
3872 3rd Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-0841
Rank: #2222.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1824
(from 3,967 to 2,143)
Grades: K-12
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Rank: #2323.
School Without Walls
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1803
(from 3,292 to 1,489)
Grades: 9-12
480 Broadway
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 546-6732
Rank: #2424.
Bronx Collegiate Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1798
(from 3,423 to 1,625)
Grades: 9-12
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1791
(from 3,835 to 2,044)
Grades: 6-12
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Harlem Renaissance High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1791
(from 3,843 to 2,052)
Grades: 9-12
22 E 128th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 996-3795
Rank: #2727.
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1772
(from 2,276 to 504)
Grades: 5-12
244 W 144 St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10027
(646) 812-9700
Rank: #2828.
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1725
(from 3,777 to 2,052)
Grades: 9-12
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 402-2429
Rank: #2929.
La Fargeville Central School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1673
(from 3,099 to 1,426)
Grades: PK-12
20414 Sunrise Ave
La Fargeville, NY 13656
(315) 658-2241
Rank: #3030.
Vanguard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1668
(from 3,585 to 1,917)
Grades: 9-12
317 E 67th St-rm 401
New York, NY 10065
(212) 517-5175
Rank: #3131.
Yonkers Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +1634
(from 4,018 to 2,384)
Grades: PK-12
160 Woodlawn Ave
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 376-8540
Rank: #3232.
Haldane High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +1626
(from 1,813 to 187)
Grades: 9-12
15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Rank: #3333.
Providing Urban Learners Success In Education High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1623
(from 3,653 to 2,030)
Grades: 9-12
560 E 179th St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-0230
Rank: #3434.
Gouverneur High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1619
(from 2,149 to 530)
Grades: 9-12
113 E Barney St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
Rank: #3535.
Remsen Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1617
(from 2,819 to 1,202)
Grades: 7-12
9733 Main St
Remsen, NY 13438
(315) 205-4300
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