For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,972 students in Elmhurst, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Elmhurst, NY are Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School, Civic Leadership Academy 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 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (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 81%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maspeth High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Elmhurst, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51-35 Reeder St 2nd Fl
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Grades: 5-9
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Civic Leadership Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1487
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1487
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Pan American International High School
(Math: 60-79% | 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
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Maspeth High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
54-40 74th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 803-7100
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 803-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: #55.
International High School For Health Sciences
(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
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
Voyages Preparatory
(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
| 187 students
Rank: #77.
Newtown High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
48-01 90th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8400
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,892 students
Rank: n/an/a
John F Kennedy Jr School
Special Education School
57-12 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 760-1083
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 760-1083
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance Charter School 2
Charter School
45-20 83rd St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Grades: K-9
| 587 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 Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School, Civic Leadership Academy and Pan American International High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elmhurst?
9 public high schools are located in Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (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, International High School For Health Sciences vs. Newtown High School, Civic Leadership Academy vs. Pan American International High School
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