For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 657 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 58% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Jackson Heights have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Jackson Heights, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Renaissance Charter School, with ≥90% 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson Heights, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Gr: PK-12 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 96%
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 62% (majority Hispanic).
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