10,653
Preschools
5,791
Elementary Schools
3,518
Middle Schools
2,517
High Schools
4,481
Public District Schools
10,262
Private Schools
15,105
Total Schools
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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
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
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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
October 21, 2025
I couldn’t be happier with MS 101. The principal and assistant principal run an incredibly well-organized school. Before and after school, the principal and staff are outside closing off the street to... More
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Ms 101 Edward R Byrne
Parent / Guardian
October 21, 2025
We love the school so much. Our PreK student is thriving there. From the moment we toured, we knew it was the right fit for us. We love the fact that all students — even PreK! — get to take Dance,... More
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PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 21, 2025
They are bullies and openly support racism. Horrible, I repeat, HORRIBLE.
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St John The Baptist Diocesan High School