The 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation’s top public high schools are out , and the results highlight schools excelling in college readiness, curriculum breadth and graduation rates.

Below are the Top 10 Best U.S. high schools, 2025-2026:

1 . BASIS Tucson North (Tucson, AZ): A charter school known for its rigorous STEM-focused curriculum and high AP participation, it consistently ranks at the top due to exceptional college readiness and performance across all metrics.

2 . Signature School (Evansville, IN): The independent charter school offers both Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, with students consistently outperforming state and national averages.

3 . Central Magnet School (Murfreesboro, TN): The scho

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