2023 Best School Districts in New York

• Great Neck, NY•

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  Rating 4.48 out of 5  42 reviews

Senior: I have had a great experience with the Great Neck Public Schools over the 13 years I have been attending schools in the district. For kindergarten, I went to Parkville, for elementary school I went to E.M. Baker, for middle school I went to Great Neck North Middle School, and for high school I have been in Great Neck North High School. Let me just say that everything is amazing in these schools. I loved all of my teachers over the years, as they have really prepared me for my next step in life. I love the clubs and activities offered at the schools, as there are so many of them that the schools offer. Lastly, I love the schools’ environments, as they all have such a positive and supporting environment and help each student get through every day. As a result of these aspects of the district, I would highly recommend any Great Neck Public School for any family that is look for a new place to send their kids to school!... Read 42 reviews

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• Total schools 10

• Students 6,831

• Jericho, NY•

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  34 reviews

Junior: The Jericho School District is a high-achieving and competitive school district. Students always aim to do their best and have shown excellence through their work. The teachers and administration are caring, kind, and strict when needed. They create a safe environment for students to be in and are there for students when needed. Jericho also provides a variety of extracurriculars to help students explore their interests. From sports to clubs, several activities are made available to students. However, one of the main problems at Jericho is the lack of diversity in the schools. There is an Asian majority with a few other ethnicities in the student body.... Read 34 reviews

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• Total schools 5

• Students 3,153

• Syosset, NY•

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  54 reviews

Senior: Syosset High school is a n amazing place. It has given me so many opportunities. There is an unbelievably easy access to new clubs, internships, and opportunities. All the teachers want you to succeed, and pushing the normal course requirements is something that is encouraged. This is a place where learning to ones full potential is encouraged. The competitive environment has prepared me well for college, and has taught me how to take advantages of all my resources and make them work for me.... Read 54 reviews

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• Total schools 10

• Students 6,578

• Roslyn, NY•

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  Rating 4.63 out of 5  16 reviews

Senior: As a current student at Roslyn High School, I have experienced first hand that teachers are always ready to help and see their students succeed, and form bonds with students to grasp an understanding of each students learning style. The vast variety of clubs and other extra curricular activities ensure that every student has multiple ways to express their interests, and make life long friends. There are many places in the school where one can feel comfortable and make themselves at home with doing homework and enjoying a meal of choice. The sports and art facilities are places where people can exercise and express themselves creatively with encouraging teachers and coaches to push students to their full potential. Being a student at Roslyn ensures that you can explore every opportunity to succeed in your career(s) outside of school.... Read 16 reviews

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• Total schools 5

• Students 3,204

• Scarsdale, NY•

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  Rating 4.47 out of 5  15 reviews

Alum: Quite simply the Scarsdale Schools have been among the very best for decades. Scarsdale High has had the highest levels of academic achievement in the country. Having worked for three of the top private research universities in the U.S. If a family has high expectations and is ready to be supportive of the schools as well as their students, I can't think of a better school system in America. Your students will do well!... Read 15 reviews

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• Total schools 7

• Students 4,657

• Woodmere, NY•

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  16 reviews

Parent: I grew up in Hewlett and I am raising my daughter here. The academics are amazing. The community is welcoming and they do so many amazing events for families. Starting from FECC (early childhood center), which was warm and helped create an amazing foundation. Then onto the elementary schools, which teaches accountability along with social, emotional and academics. This district has it all! One last bit of information, your child can get credits for college once in the high school. This is an overlooked bonus but definitely great for kids and parents. This district has it all ! Family, excellent schools, close to private beach clubs and 35 minutes from Manhattan and Brooklyn. I highly recommend raising a family here... Read 16 reviews

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• Total schools 5

• Students 2,938

• New Hyde Park, NY•

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  54 reviews

Alum: Herricks is a diverse environment with a staff of people who care greatly for their students. The curriculum of this school is competitive and fair, giving students an advantage for once they enter college and beyond. Attending this school has significantly prepared me the education and difficulties that I have faced in my undergraduate education. Additionally, it is thanks to the aid I received from the faculty at Herricks that has allowed me many opportunities. The relationships formed during my time at this school have significantly influenced my recent achievements. Without this school, I may not be in the position I am in today and for that I am grateful.... Read 54 reviews

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• Total schools 5

• Students 4,039

• Dix Hills, NY•

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  35 reviews

Parent: Best school district in New York! My son has been attending it since 3 years, entire staff has been so helpful and considerated. Blessed to be part of this school district.... Read 35 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 9

• Students 7,604

• Manhasset, NY•

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  17 reviews

Senior: Manhasset is undoubtedly a top school district. The academic, athletics, and arts opportunities are extensive and impressive. Teachers are very knowledgeable about their subject matter and often do their best to support students however they can. Almost every student is above average and has extraordinary accomplishments. However, parents expect for their kids to be the best and there is a toxic competitive culture. In high school, many students are stressed out and resort to cheating. They often still succeed, but they feel the need to sacrifice their integrity to accomplish the goals they feel pressured to complete by the community. Nevertheless, I still graduated from this school feeling prepared to attend my dream college and well educated on the past, present, and future. Instead of suffering the shortcomings of a weak district, the problems manhasset students face are the consequences of being so high performing.... Read 17 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 4

• Students 3,051

• Old Westbury, NY•

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: Small schools with faculty and Teachers who are helpful in choosing from a. Variety of interests. School has many clubs and sports options.... Read 10 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,666

• Chappaqua, NY•

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  17 reviews

Sophomore: As a current Sophomore in the Chappaqua Central District I can strongly say that the district is an overall fantastic district that puts a lot of emphasis on challenging each and every student in a way that helps them succeed. Starting from 7th grade, the students are split into two different math tracks to accommodate for those that are more mathematically inclined. In high school, a variety of AP courses also allows students to push themselves to learn higher level material. There are also clubs for the many things students are interested in including art, science and even gaming. A range of courses in the performing arts also allows students to explore new instruments and roles in the production of stage performances. However one thing that is not as fantastic about the district is the underlaying racism towards minorities. Although in school the importance of inclusion and non-prejudice is spread, there is still a problem when it comes to the media and private conversations.... Read 17 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 6

• Students 3,572

• Bronxville, NY•

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: The teachers were really nice, usually willing to help, and eager to make sure students learned.A downside could be that it was very 'what you make of it', you definitely had to be active to make the most of the offered resources.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,603

• Armonk, NY•

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  28 reviews

Parent: Byram Hills is not very diverse, we hear that. But that's NOT the school district's fault! The area has a certain demographic and the students that attend are a product of the community. The bottom line is that the district does an excellent job at educating whomever is attending. It does not matter what race/ethnicity the student is, he/she will get the best education offered in a public school district. The only issue we have had is with the high school nurse, she is not an ethical or kind person.... Read 28 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 4

• Students 2,274

• Rochester, NY•

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  45 reviews

Junior: It's a very academic school which is great because it offers so many amazing classes but on the other hand there is also enormous pressure placed on students to push themselves into the hardest classes to "look good for college", which can be viewed as both a good and bad thing. We also have free periods which are AMAZING! Basically the same as a study hall but you're not required to stay in a classroom and you can hang out in the hallway with friends and during some periods you can leave campus and go grab lunch or hang out outside. In the middle of the day instead of lunch we have FLEX which works the same as a free but you can go see teachers to study or catch up on school work which I've found really helpful. Overall the atmosphere is great and teachers really do care about their students which is awesome. You really do have to put in the work though, Brighton's curriculum is relentless but you have a great team behind you to help complete it. Athletics are amazing as well.... Read 45 reviews

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• Total schools 4

• Students 3,417

• North Merrick, NY•

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  93 reviews

Junior: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District has been a very welcoming experience, full of academic opportunities as well as social activities such as sports, clubs, and volunteer activities. I regard it very highly in terms college readiness, as its curriculum is very demanding but rewarding in terms of skills and knowledge.... Read 93 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 5

• Students 5,234

• Scarsdale, NY•

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  23 reviews

Senior: My overall experience with Edgemont High School was life-changing. I moved to this school at the beginning of high school and it was very rigorous and competitive, very different from my old school. Nevertheless, this rigor built me into a much stronger student as the classes challenged me and prepared me for real-life. The only thing I would like to see change is some of the teacher's teaching styles because I had to teach myself many topics I was tested on in certain classes.... Read 23 reviews

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• Total schools 3

• Students 2,034

• Pelham, NY•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  12 reviews

Senior: Overall the Pelham Union Free School District has served me very well over the 12 years I have been attending. There is always a sense of family and inclusiveness throughout all of the school and I have made so many pleasant memories that I will keep with me forever. I feel that the curriculum is challenging, however, I feel that it could be improved by becoming more challenging. I feel prepared for college and my future for the most part.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 6

• Students 2,790

• Briarcliff Manor, NY•

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  Rating 4.54 out of 5  13 reviews

Senior: Briarcliff High School has been an excellent experience for me. The academics and teachers are top notch and it was easy to make friends. There's also a lot of school pride. I'll miss Briarcliff when I graduate. Let's go BEARS!... Read 13 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,358

• Pittsford, NY•

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  29 reviews

Senior: After switching from a private school to Pittsford Central Schools, the most notable changes were the social and academic opportunities. Academics are my priority, and I found that teachers and classmates are of the same opinion. Varied options for core classes help students thrive and remain engaged. Pittsford's academics are their strongest value, in my opinion. For extracurriculars, there are countless choices for students. I found my place in music groups and Mock Trial, adding variety to my school day. The sports teams are notoriously competitive and successful. Being a Pittsford athlete requires incredible drive and determination, which is not always positive. My complaint with Pittsford is how administration handles difficult subjects, including racist incidents in the district. The typical response is reminding students that we are a connected community without taking any noticeable action. I commend the addition of a diversity committee, but I have not seen them enact change.... Read 29 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 9

• Students 5,591

• Bethpage, NY•

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  Rating 4.47 out of 5  32 reviews

Freshman: I just moved to Bethpage this year and because of the school's campus and curriculum, it was very easy to adapt. The school has a welcoming vibe and the community is friendly. The teachers do a great job making sure students are comfortable with the material before moving on. The teachers are super supportive and they honestly feel like a friend of my own. The variety in this school is not like any other. There is even a club which celebrates diversity and I have learned so much about other countries during my time in that club. I think that the school has properly prepared us for any state tests or regents.... Read 32 reviews

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• Total schools 5

• Students 2,937

• Rye, NY•

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  16 reviews

Senior: The teachers in this school are amazing and really do care about their students success! I’ve made amazing connections with my teachers and felt understood! The one thing that isn’t good about this school is the inclusitivioty with the general education kids and special education kids. The special Ed kids should be more included with the gen Ed kids rather than being out in a seperate room. It lowers their self esteem and their ability to succeed.... Read 16 reviews

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• Total schools 5

• Students 3,084

• Sea Cliff, NY•

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  16 reviews

Senior: The environment mixed with the brilliant teachers and helpful staff create a school experience that is worth remembering. There are a wide variety of high level courses that allow for students to choose the level of academics they wish to study. The music program at NSHS is excellent and, I would say, one of the best a high school can offer. Athletics are one of north shores strong points, and we take pride in the athletics that are offered. There is so much school pride that you can feel throughout the school and this creates a bond with the teachers and students that you cannot find at any other high school.... Read 16 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,535

• Port Washington, NY•

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  14 reviews

Senior: The Port Washington Union Free School District has provided me with an all-accepting educational community for the past 12 years, and I have been fortunate enough to have such a strong support system working alongside me in my studies. Although more recently the athletic rankings may have been on a decline, the spirit/ camaraderie seen between the huge crowd of students/ staff who come out to supPORT has definitely not. Students are encouraged to take an active role in the school community, making new clubs and social media accounts for clubs/ teams, and entertainment events afterschool at Paul D. Schreiber High School. These include a musical and play, orchestrated by the exceptional theatre/ arts program, and an event entirely unique to Schreiber... Schreiber Slam. It is held to raise money for childhood cancer research after a student passed away due to brain cancer, and it features Schreiber teachers competing in stagged UFC style fighting matches.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 7

• Students 5,320

• Plainview, NY•

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  50 reviews

Sophomore: Plainview-Old Bethpage John F Kennedy High School is a fantastic highschool to send your kids too in every way! The kids here are friendly, most of the time, very very smart, and talented! The academics at POB are one of the very best in the state! I prefer POB over other highly rated districts like Jericho and Syosset because although POB is very academically competitive you still feel at ease attending the highschool! The staff and guidance counseler are super sweet! The food is good for high school food especially the wraps! Additionally, it is very obvious that safety is important to the district! I have never ever felt in danger when I am in school and that is one of my favorite things! POB is amazing!... Read 50 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 7

• Students 5,011

• Greenlawn, NY•

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  42 reviews

Alum: Great school! The staff and community are family, teachers care about more than just grades they want to see you succeed. HF Family <3... Read 42 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 4

• Students 2,755