10,654
Preschools
5,793
Elementary Schools
3,519
Middle Schools
2,518
High Schools
4,482
Public District Schools
10,262
Private Schools
15,107
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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Teacher
September 18, 2025
PS 146 is a very special school. It has a loving teaching staff and welcoming faculty. The students love coming to school to learn and participate in the many activities.
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Ps 146 Edward Collins
Parent / Guardian
September 18, 2025
Everything at this school was traumatizing for my 6th grade daughter, who felt that she didn't have a friend group, as she said it felt cliquey, because as she said, "If you don't have friends by the... More
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St Lukes School
Current student
September 18, 2025
Almost all the faculty/staff here do not care about anyone besides themselves and their paychecks. If you aren't Caucasian, are disabled, and/or don't follow Christianity, then you are going to get... More
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Canandaigua Academy And Middle School