10,512
Preschools
5,738
Elementary Schools
3,461
Middle Schools
2,438
High Schools
4,427
Public District Schools
10,310
Private Schools
15,055
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in New York based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in New York
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New York City Geographic District #31
62,857 students | STATEN ISLAND, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 72 schools -
New York City Geographic District # 2
60,446 students | NEW YORK, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 119 schools -
New York City Geographic District #24
54,293 students | QUEENS, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 56 schools -
Nyc Geog District #10 - Bronx
51,467 students | THE BRONX, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 85 schools -
Nyc Geog District #20 - Brooklyn
50,119 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 45 schools
Reviews From Schools in New York
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Current student
May 01, 2024
Current student. I have witnessed terrible bullying and gossip first hand and even been the victim of it. Staff will not do anything about it, students get away with bullying with a slap on the wrist.... More
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St Patrick School
Parent / Guardian
May 01, 2024
I have no idea how this school gets such high ratings. My personal belief is that they pick students (like my child) that have very high intelligence but just need help with dyslexia. This is a... More
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Windward School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 01, 2024
Stay far away. There are too many better options in Westchester. The school has very weak/non-existent special education program. The sports teams and clubs are split into cliques by parents and... More
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Valhalla High School