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
April 17, 2024
My daughter has had the most incredible journey at Midwood Montessori School, and I couldn't be happier with her growth and development. Over the last three years, she has flourished in their... More
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Midwood Montessori School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 17, 2024
this school is definitely the lesser of the district's K-3 buildings with not a lot of focus on actual learning
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Brookside School
Parent / Guardian
April 17, 2024
My son was a high-functioning Asperger student. The district went to great expense to have him transported to a sub-par school in Westchester where he was introduced to drugs and cigarettes. He... More
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Orville A Todd Middle School