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
Are the schools in New York offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in New York
-
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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
April 26, 2024
We are a Dutch/German family with 2 kids who moved to New York in 2013. During our 10 years at GISNY, we have been impressed with the school’s transition from an “expat” to an International school,... More
Review for
German International School New York
Parent / Guardian
April 26, 2024
Embarking on our six-year journey at Rudolf Steiner School, we discovered more than just an educational institution; we found a vibrant community deeply invested in every child's success. This... More
Review for
Rudolf Steiner School
Parent / Guardian
April 26, 2024
Very expensive school with out of touch administration and uninspiring teachers.
I sent my son to Friend's School in downtown Brooklyn with the hope that he would get a well rounded education and... More
Review for
Brooklyn Friends School