Best Elmhurst Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 6,487 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 94% 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 Elmhurst, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51-35 Reeder St 2nd Fl
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Gr: 5-10 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Civic Leadership Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1487
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Pan American International High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-3602
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Maspeth High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
54-40 74th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 803-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
International High School For Health Sciences
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
48-01 90th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Voyages Preparatory
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45-10 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-7851
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Newtown High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
48-01 90th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 595-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
John F Kennedy Jr School
Special Education School
57-12 94th St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 760-1083
Gr: 10-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance Charter School 2
Charter School
45-20 83rd St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Gr: K-10 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elmhurst, NY?
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 94% 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 Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?

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