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 (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 1,619
2,469
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,962
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in New York (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Collaborative Studies
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2469
(from 3,734 to 1,265)
(from 3,734 to 1,265)
Grades: 6-12
610 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4700
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4700
Rank: #22.
Morris Academy For Collaborative Studies
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2397
(from 3,502 to 1,105)
(from 3,502 to 1,105)
Grades: 9-12
1110 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 617-5312
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 617-5312
Rank: #33.
Olympus Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2316
(from 3,727 to 1,411)
(from 3,727 to 1,411)
Grades: 9-12
755 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 272-1926
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 272-1926
Rank: #44.
Albany High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2227
(from 3,462 to 1,235)
(from 3,462 to 1,235)
Grades: 9-12
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Rank: #55.
University Neighborhood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2222
(from 3,205 to 983)
(from 3,205 to 983)
Grades: 9-12
200 Monroe St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 962-4341
New York, NY 10002
(212) 962-4341
Rank: #66.
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2213
(from 2,743 to 530)
(from 2,743 to 530)
Grades: 6-9
63-55 102nd St
Rego Park, NY 11374
(718) 830-4910
Rego Park, NY 11374
(718) 830-4910
Rank: #77.
Central Park East High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +2187
(from 2,394 to 207)
(from 2,394 to 207)
Grades: 9-12
1573 Madison Ave-rm 321
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5929
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5929
Rank: #88.
School For Human Rights
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2181
(from 3,683 to 1,502)
(from 3,683 to 1,502)
Grades: 9-12
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 771-4793
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 771-4793
Rank: #99.
George Junior Republic School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2178
(from 4,321 to 2,143)
(from 4,321 to 2,143)
Grades: 7-12
24 Mcdonald Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 844-6324
Rank: #1010.
Blythedale School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2143
(from 4,286 to 2,143)
(from 4,286 to 2,143)
Grades: PK-12
95 Bradhurst Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 347-1800
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 347-1800
Rank: #1111.
Cyberarts Studio Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2122
(from 3,817 to 1,695)
(from 3,817 to 1,695)
Grades: 9-12
237 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4201
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4201
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Warsaw Senior High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +2077
(from 2,264 to 187)
(from 2,264 to 187)
Grades: 9-12
81 W Court St
Warsaw, NY 14569
(585) 786-8000
Warsaw, NY 14569
(585) 786-8000
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Edenwald School
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +2077
(from 4,319 to 2,242)
(from 4,319 to 2,242)
Grades: 6-12
1075 Broadway
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 769-0456
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 769-0456
Rank: #1414.
Independence High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2068
(from 3,557 to 1,489)
(from 3,557 to 1,489)
Grades: 9-12
850 10th Ave
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-8067
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-8067
Rank: #1515.
Morrisville Middle School High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2042
(from 2,566 to 524)
(from 2,566 to 524)
Grades: 6-12
5061 Fearon Rd
Morrisville, NY 13408
(315) 684-9121
Morrisville, NY 13408
(315) 684-9121
Rank: #1616.
Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology X223
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2001
(from 3,246 to 1,245)
(from 3,246 to 1,245)
Grades: 6-12
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-8202
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-8202
Rank: #1717.
Bronx Community High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1959
(from 4,082 to 2,123)
(from 4,082 to 2,123)
Grades: 9-12
1980 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 892-1026
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 892-1026
Rank: #1818.
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community Service
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1950
(from 4,093 to 2,143)
(from 4,093 to 2,143)
Grades: 9-12
300 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 638-3062
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 638-3062
Rank: #1919.
Hudson High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1899
(from 3,779 to 1,880)
(from 3,779 to 1,880)
Grades: 9-12
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Rank: #2020.
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1888
(from 3,885 to 1,997)
(from 3,885 to 1,997)
Grades: 6-12
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2211
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2211
Rank: #2121.
Rebecca Turner Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1877
(from 3,213 to 1,336)
(from 3,213 to 1,336)
Grades: 9-12
625 S 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5100
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5100
Rank: #2222.
Bronx Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1825
(from 3,247 to 1,422)
(from 3,247 to 1,422)
Grades: 6-12
3872 3rd Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-0841
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-0841
Rank: #2323.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1824
(from 3,967 to 2,143)
(from 3,967 to 2,143)
Grades: K-12
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Rank: #2424.
School Without Walls
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1803
(from 3,292 to 1,489)
(from 3,292 to 1,489)
Grades: 9-12
480 Broadway
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 546-6732
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 546-6732
Rank: #2525.
Bronx Collegiate Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1798
(from 3,423 to 1,625)
(from 3,423 to 1,625)
Grades: 9-12
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1791
(from 3,835 to 2,044)
(from 3,835 to 2,044)
Grades: 6-12
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 949-8405
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Harlem Renaissance High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1791
(from 3,843 to 2,052)
(from 3,843 to 2,052)
Grades: 9-12
22 E 128th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 996-3795
New York, NY 10035
(212) 996-3795
Rank: #2828.
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1772
(from 2,276 to 504)
(from 2,276 to 504)
Grades: PK-12
244 W 144 St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10027
(646) 812-9700
New York, NY 10027
(646) 812-9700
Rank: #2929.
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1725
(from 3,777 to 2,052)
(from 3,777 to 2,052)
Grades: 9-12
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 402-2429
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 402-2429
Rank: #3030.
La Fargeville Central School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1673
(from 3,099 to 1,426)
(from 3,099 to 1,426)
Grades: PK-12
20414 Sunrise Ave
La Fargeville, NY 13656
(315) 658-2241
La Fargeville, NY 13656
(315) 658-2241
Rank: #3131.
Vanguard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1668
(from 3,585 to 1,917)
(from 3,585 to 1,917)
Grades: 9-12
317 E 67th St-rm 401
New York, NY 10065
(212) 517-5175
New York, NY 10065
(212) 517-5175
Rank: #3232.
Yonkers Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1634
(from 4,018 to 2,384)
(from 4,018 to 2,384)
Grades: PK-12
160 Woodlawn Ave
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 376-8540
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 376-8540
Rank: #3333.
Haldane High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1626
(from 1,813 to 187)
(from 1,813 to 187)
Grades: 9-12
15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-9254
Rank: #3434.
Providing Urban Learners Success In Education High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1623
(from 3,653 to 2,030)
(from 3,653 to 2,030)
Grades: 9-12
560 E 179th St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-0230
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-0230
Rank: #3535.
Gouverneur High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1619
(from 2,149 to 530)
(from 2,149 to 530)
Grades: 9-12
113 E Barney St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
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