10,654
Preschools
5,793
Elementary Schools
3,519
Middle Schools
2,518
High Schools
4,482
Public District Schools
10,262
Private Schools
15,107
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in New York based on a variety of measures. Find out more about °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in New York at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in New York
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New York City Geographic District #31
60,306 students | STATEN ISLAND, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 74 schools -
New York City Geographic District # 2
54,995 students | NEW YORK, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 118 schools -
New York City Geographic District #24
51,074 students | QUEENS, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 56 schools -
New York City Geographic District #20
46,722 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 45 schools -
New York City Geographic District #10
44,885 students | THE BRONX, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 84 schools
Reviews From Schools in New York
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Parent / Guardian
August 24, 2025
Overcrowded classroom. Entitled students with no home training. Parents are rude and mean, especially the mothers. Weak Academics.
Not all students are treated equally, and teachers are... More
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St Patrick Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 23, 2025
this school is the worst the girls school the boys school is better girls school the teachers have no respect and they brain wash your kids they also never keep there word for any thing they are the... More
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Darul Uloom Al Madania
Parent / Guardian
August 23, 2025
My daughter is in duel language at Thiells and she has learned so much. The faculty are friendly, security measures are taken seriously; I love that the Police Department always makes their rounds on... More
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Thiells Elementary School