10,654
Preschools
5,794
Elementary Schools
3,520
Middle Schools
2,518
High Schools
4,482
Public District Schools
10,263
Private Schools
15,108
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
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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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 03, 2025
My son and grandchildren went to Sachem Schools. I was very happy with the results.
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Sachem High School East
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 02, 2025
This school had good teachers BUT the guidance system SUCKED!!!! It was rigged against actual bullying victims, victim blaming them for being harassed, I speak for me and my friends who have dealt... More
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Nesaquake Middle School
Parent / Guardian
August 02, 2025
This School has been a blessing for my son and my family excellent staff everyone are super kind and helpful and if you have a child with special needs they will help you trough the process 10/10
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