For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,133 students in Astoria, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Astoria, NY are Baccalaureate School For Global Education, Frank Sinatra School Of The Arts High School and Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Astoria, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Astoria have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Astoria, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frank Sinatra School Of The Arts High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Astoria, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baccalaureate School For Global Education
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
34-12 36th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-5275
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-5275
Gr: 7-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Frank Sinatra School Of The Arts High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35-12 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-9920
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-9920
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria
(Math: 51% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23-15 Newtown Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 267-2839
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 267-2839
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Urban Dove Team Charter School Iii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31-20 37th St
Astoria, NY 11103
(347) 588-5159
Astoria, NY 11103
(347) 588-5159
Gr: 10-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Energy Tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36-41 28th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 472-0536
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 472-0536
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
William Cullen Bryant High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
48-10 31st Ave
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 721-5404
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 721-5404
Gr: 9-12 | 1,996 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Long Island City High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14-30 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 545-7095
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 545-7095
Gr: 9-12 | 1,639 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Astoria, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Astoria, NY include Baccalaureate School For Global Education, Frank Sinatra School Of The Arts High School and Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria.
How many public high schools are located in Astoria?
7 public high schools are located in Astoria.
What is the racial composition of students in Astoria?
Astoria public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Astoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Astoria include: Long Island City High School vs. Baccalaureate School For Global Education
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