The Upper East Side’s Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks among New York’s top public schools, earning the #19 spot statewide and #176 nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released 2025-2026 Best High Schools rankings.
Why It Matters: In a city where public school quality varies dramatically, Eleanor Roosevelt stands out as a top performer, ranking #15 among New York City’s 533 public high schools and achieving scores that rival many private institutions, U.S. News reports.
By the Numbers: The school serves 540 students in grades 9-12 with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio and 35 full-time equivalent teachers, per U.S. News.
The Big Picture: Located at 411 East 76th Street between First and York avenues, the school earned an overall score of 99.02 out of 100 from U.S. News, which notes it ranks #112 nationally for STEM education and achieved a College Readiness Index of 92.8, placing it #89 nationally and #13 statewide for college preparation.
Zoom In: The student body is 59% female and 41% male, with 59% minority enrollment and 49% economically disadvantaged students.
State of Play: Every student participates in Advanced Placement coursework, with 90% passing at least one AP exam, U.S. News reports. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance with a 99% graduation rate.
