For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,880 students in Ridgewood, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Ridgewood, NY are Grover Cleveland High School and Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgewood, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Ridgewood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Ridgewood, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Ridgewood, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grover Cleveland High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21-27 Himrod St
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 381-9600
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 381-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,536 students
Rank: #22.
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
797 Bushwick Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 919-4212
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 919-4212
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ridgewood, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Ridgewood, NY include Grover Cleveland High School and Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in Ridgewood?
2 public high schools are located in Ridgewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgewood?
Ridgewood public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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