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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Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
Elmwood Day School is a truly special place. For six years, the caring, skillful, talented teachers surrounded my daughter with joy, support, community, and engaging learning experiences, and I... More
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Elmwood Day School
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
Most families would not like this school, as the focus is less on academics than on character development. Prior to having my child attend this school, I made a decision that the wholistic approach... More
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Aurora Waldorf School
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
Teachers never share their children’s learning status at school, and the messages they receive are always letters of complaint after children make mistakes. It is very inefficient to go to teachers... More
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Saddlewood Elementary School