2022 Best schools for STEM in New York

• New York City Geographic District No. 2, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  1,095 reviews

Senior: I enjoy the environment that Stuyvesant promotes especially with the students that particularly create the experience. The student agency allows for an interwoven network of clubs that host movie nights, guest appearances, and musical performances. Moreover, I feel as if the Tribeca area adds a lot to the Stuyvesant experience. Being, in the heartland of Manhattan, local delis, as well as Battery Park and the harbor makes for unique experiences. Clubs such as the Environmentalist Club takes advantage of this by breeding oysters and releasing them out into the sea. Not only that, but teachers play well into the Stuyvesant culture. Many, while unorthodox relate to students through popular media, music, modern events, and even video games. The staff as well continually show support for students with free water bottles and even allowing the entire student body to vote for where $2000 funding could go towards waterbottle refilling, printing, or charging stations!... Read 1,095 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,357

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  74 reviews

Junior: My overall school experience has been very positive! The teachers(with 1 or 2 exceptions) and academics have been outstanding so far, and it seems like I can do whatever I put my mind to here. There are plenty of options for clubs, and plenty of motivated students who participate in them. When I first entered the school, I thought a lot of the students would be aloof trust-fund kids. However, for the majority of students, that thankfully doesn't hold true. My only 2 complaints are: 1)the math curriculum, which for me is too repetitive and not challenging enough; and 2)the behavior of the administration(especially during covid), which can be paternalistic at times.... Read 74 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,001

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Bronx, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  145 reviews

Alum: Horace Mann has developed to be more diverse, inclusive staff wise in recent years which makes the school experience much better. After recently graduating, I feel that HM has prepared me for the competitive nature of college and working. There are a few things that could have been improved when I was there (like a more diverse teaching staff, putting more focus on racial issues, etc.), but have since been focused and improved on!... Read 145 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,802

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• New York City Geographic District No. 10, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  1,000 reviews

Senior: The best specialized high school! Bronx Science offers more than 20+ AP courses. The teachers and faculty are so supportive and compassionate. There are more than a hundred clubs, everything from baking to anime. We also have our own Holocaust Museum, our own observatory with a state of the art telescope. We produce the MOST Nobel Prize Winners out of any other high school in the USA. Our new Stanley Manne Institute has state of the art science laboratories, an animal research room, and much more! We have a HUGE, BEAUTIFUL campus fully complete with out door seating as well.... Read 1,000 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,937

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  77 reviews

Parent: Brearley is a top notch, wonderful school! My 8-year-old daughter is thriving, happy and growing leaps and bounds every year. The Brearley community is warm, down to earth and diverse. The administration and the teachers will go above and beyond for your daughter and your family. While it has always been an academic powerhouse, it is also a school that encourages all of it's students to be creative and unique individuals, while learning to embrace Brearley's core values of "honesty, kindness, respect, responsibility and courage." We are lucky to be a part of the Brearley community.... Read 77 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 772

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  141 reviews

Senior: Regis is not just a place for academic excellence, but a place where learning go hand-in-hand with personal development and a drive to be impactful. Peers are highly motivated and inspiring, while the dedication of teachers is obvious. I had an amazing experience, and now looking back as a senior all the hard work, long commutes and late nights were absolutely worth it. Regis has a culture where we are all highly supportive of each other and happy for each other's success. While everyone is highly driven, there is little competition amongst classmates because we understand that helping others make us better individually and collectively. While Regis won't have the excess of resources other NYC schools, the admin, teachers and students make the very most of prudently chosen opportunities. The full scholarship model has given me much greater appreciation of socioeconomic diversity and friendships that many would miss in other settings.... Read 141 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 532

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Y•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  28 reviews

Alum: Coming in the eighth grade from public school in Greenwich Ct it was a bit of a shock. But the five years there were better experience than college. And it was a personal heaven for me in a big city. I don’t contribute to many requesters but there is always enough for Collegiate School. If I had son again and lived in NYC, that where he would go. As the song goes “…to Collegiate always be true.” Jack Anthony ‘64... Read 28 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 651

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• New York City Geographic District No. 31, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  749 reviews

Junior: You will be exposed to a multitude of resources during your time here and welcomed into a great community! While this school may not be for those unwilling to take on a rigorous academic experience, you will certainly be given the choices to take easier classes. The courseload can demanding at times, but most teachers are reasonable as long as you communicate with them. Ultimately, Tech will offer you many things to enhance and enrich your high school experience, but it is up to YOU to take advantage, whether that be through an internship, mentorship, sport, club, SING, etc.... Read 749 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,336

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Rye, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  97 reviews

Freshman: Rye Country Day School has helped me become a better person and has provided a great academical foundation for years to come. Though it can get stressful, with a lot of homework and extracurricular activities, RCDS is just awesome! The athletics are really good too and everyone is welcoming. There are many options for electives so you can pursue your interests. The food is pretty good too. It is a diverse community and a supportive environment!... Read 97 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 951

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Bronx, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  65 reviews

Parent: I am parent whose children attend Riverdale Country School. The River Campus is such a warm and welcoming space for the younger children. At the Lower School, they create an environment where children are encouraged to explore and experiment, appreciate nature, and develop a true love of learning. My children enjoy school and are excited to attend everyday - as a parent, that means the world to me. My eldest child is now on the Hill Campus. The Upper School, offers students a challenging academic environment and many opportunities to get involved in their school community. I have found the teachers to be supportive yet have high expectations and encourage the students to reach their full potential. Our entire family has found community at Riverdale, it is truly an incredible place.... Read 65 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,273

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  81 reviews

Senior: While yes, the academics are incredibly rigorous, and Dalton prepares us well for equally rigorous collegiate study, the methods with which certain students achieve in the high-school are often questionable, often downright immoral. 'Tutors' are rampant, brown-nosing is expected and encouraged, and the strict rules against cheating are often selectively enforced. Often success is directly correlated with socio-economic class, and what tier of donor you are. The fact is though, Dalton is almost certainly the least heinous offender of the aforementioned shady business within the private school circle, and the administration is at least attempting to reform itself. So if you are committed to sending your child to an elite/elitist NYC school, Dalton is probably your best option.... Read 81 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,322

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  86 reviews

Parent: We love how nurturing Chapin has been for our daughter. She's finishing up third grade and absolutely adores the school, her teachers, and her classmates. She particularly appreciates library time and is eager to start using the middle school library next year. It's great having Carl Schurz park across the street, as the girls get many opportunities to play outside with their friends. The overall Chapin community is quite welcoming, and it's so nice to see how girls from all years know one another and say hi with a friendly smile when they see each other around the neighborhood. Chapin as a school has been very transparent, with regular detailed communications about whatever is going on. In particular, they've handled COVID with minimal disruption, with regular testing, tracing, and communications to the parent body. Suffice it to say, we love Chapin and are so pleased to have our daughter attending school there!... Read 86 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 725

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Jericho Union Free School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  172 reviews

Senior: After moving to the Jericho district from another country, I've been welcomed by the student body and faculties. A few of the newly arrived foreign students who came along with me had received sufficient English support, including extra time on tests etc. One of the first things I noticed about the school is the safe environment, where no fights or big incidents have ever happened over the school years. Nonetheless, I was surprised by the academic integrity here and how students are serious about receiving quality education and planning their future in colleges. Competiveness does appear generally, which can be a major stress factor for some students. The school district also has a great amount of resources that are provided to students, including field trips, various clubs, and even foreign country trips. However, students need to be prepared for outside challenges as they might have been sheltered in this "Jericho bubble". Overall Jericho is a great district for students to grow in.... Read 172 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,205

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• New York City Geographic District No. 5, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  192 reviews

Senior: HSMSE is a good school, I feel prepared for college and it has taught me a lot. However, I do feel like some teachers don’t care as much as they should or don’t treat us as well as they should. Good things about our school however, is that the location provides us with a lot of places to get food during lunch and we are able to use City College’s facilities including the quad! The academics are really good and the classes that are provided are very diverse as well.... Read 192 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 496

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Tarrytown, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  74 reviews

Alum: I began attending Hackley in the sixth grade and remained there through the end of my high school career. With such great academic resources at your disposal, it's hard to not garner great college readiness. That being said, near-college level stress on children definitely creates a stress-inducing atmosphere. While this may be perceived as preparing kids for the real world, providing few mental health resources and being in the predominantly white, affluent bubble of Hackley does anything but that. Very grateful for the great opportunities the school afforded me both in and out of the classroom, particularly through travel, which was covered by my hefty financial aid. I would make sure families considering Hackley (particularly families of color or little financial means) know that the adjustment may take a toll on your student.... Read 74 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 834

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Brooklyn, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  37 reviews

Senior: More than just a school: above all, a home. Fourteen floors of chaotically creative people, students, teachers and faculty alike. From the age of six I was taught to constantly question and challenge everything, that play rehearsals were more important than that physics test. I have learned to self motivate without competing with classmates and to treat every essay I write with the respect and eloquence of a novel. I have made puppets, written a twenty-page paper on the history of martial arts, and hypothesized whether sweet flavors are more commonly synesthetically assigned to major chords. Keep in mind that this environment in addition to being incredibly fruitful both creatively and academically, it can be perceived as a rose-colored, six-foot thick bubble, protecting its students from harsh realities beyond its walls. In my last year, I have come to see Saint Ann's for all of its flaws and strengths. Thank you!... Read 37 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,085

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Great Neck Public Schools, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  261 reviews

Senior: Very, very academically toxic environment, it's not really competitive until you realize it is by having interactions with — normal people. Certain people here can be complete jerks, but others are nice. This school has a variety of types of people in it despite low racial diversity. The only very good sports teams are in badminton, fencing and track & field. Some other programs like tennis and swim are good sometimes, but they are generally just average. All the other sports are embarrassingly bad. (Core subject) teachers here are either average or very, very good. The largest redeeming factor for this school is that some of the teachers are world-class, and even perspective-changing, if their teaching method resonates with you. If you challenge yourself and take difficult classes, school will be hard. Some of the competition clubs are very good, some overfunded, others not funded at all. If you want to give your life for a grade and don't have bad social experiences, it's a 10/10.... Read 261 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,226

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  29 reviews

Senior: I have gone to Spence my entire life and I am so grateful for that experience! I definitely enjoyed high school the most out of my 13 years there because of the opportunities, teachers, friends and unique learning experience. I feel close to all the staff and administration there and I truly believe that they want to help you succeed.... Read 29 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 751

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, 9-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  40 reviews

Alum: Great faculty, staff and education. Cared more about students well being than anything else. Small but loving school.... Read 40 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 396

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.54 out of 5  104 reviews

Parent: I have an education and developmental psychology background and my husband and I are blown away with the school. Both of my boys are in the nursery program and their growth, development and the unique and brilliant teaching methods are astounding. They teachers are extremely hands on, resourceful, provide weekly updates and pictures and videos and provide a harmonious balance between play based learning and age-appropriate academic rigor. We are very impressed with what the children are actively doing in the classroom and all of the interesting ways they are learning. We are so grateful to be part of this school!... Read 104 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,686

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• New York, NY•

• Online School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.89 out of 5  131 reviews

Works Here: At Dwight Global Online School, students receive personalized support from a passionate and highly experienced team of teachers, Deans and College Counselors. The engaging courses, synchronous classes, flexible schedule and range of rigorous academic courses (High School courses, Advanced Placement, IB Diploma curriculum) helps each child work on his/her best fit program as they continue to pursue their interests and talents. The school provides many leadership opportunities for students to participate in inter school events like STEM, MUN, Global Issues Network and participate in virtual or in-person concerts and events at the Dwight campuses in New York, London, Dubai, Shanghai and Seoul. The house system, several clubs and activities, advisory groups help facilitate an online community of globally diverse, innovative and respectful young men and women. Dwight Global Online School is committed to providing an exceptionally positive learning experience for each and every student!... Read 131 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 307

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• New York City Geographic District No. 13, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  2,190 reviews

Senior: Brooklyn Technical High School is the quintessential NYC school. The largest public high school in the state if not the country. While smaller schools advertise their student-teacher ratio and other such statistics Tech holds different strengths. In my experience, Tech is more akin to a medium-sized college than a high school. As a magnet students will need adequate testing skills and prep for admission. Accountability is everything. Making friends, bonding with teachers, and receiving help demands communication skills. Like our city, you need to know how to speak up. Tech's size is a double-edged sword; while it means less individual attention, slower and less organized bureaucracy, it also means a plethora of opportunities, communities, and even academic majors! Tech builds character and prepares you for the real world by demanding self-sufficiency, dedication, and confidence. Ambitious, driven, and adventurous students will thrive at Tech. Freshman, learn your cardinal directions!... Read 2,190 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 5,943

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  204 reviews

Alum: This high school gave me four years of unforgettable education and college prep. Although small, it is mighty! The teachers are so passionate about their jobs and their students, and it shows in every lecture. Although the staff and administration has changed since I graduated, the heart of the school still stands in its students: the hardworking, the aspiring, and the dedicated. Four years at QHSSYC gave me such a huge step ahead when entering college - not only did the AP courses I took allow me to skip several classes, but the high-caliber content taught in my high school English and math classes allowed me to be more mentally prepared for college assignments and expectations.... Read 204 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 512

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Bronx, NY•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  82 reviews

Parent: Fieldston is an overall excellent school, challenging academics, competitive athletics, strong arts and musics. Fieldston is dedicated to incorporating its mission-driven and values oriented philosophy into all aspects of the curriculum and the way it operates. The facilities are outstanding, having sports fields right on campus is a huge advantage over other NYC schools, a large portion of the student body participates in athletics and there is a strong culture around the idea of being a true student-athlete. It is common for the students to stay after school to root on the athletic teams. The administration, students and parents all buy in to the importance of making all students feel welcome and the school tries hard to incorporate and live by its ideals. Fieldston students are exceptionally well prepared for college, both academically and socially. Students learn to read and think critically and to communicate effectively.... Read 82 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 990

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Chappaqua Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  126 reviews

Alum: Class of 2019 Review: Pros: Academics - has a very academically stimulating environment - teachers push students to pursue their curiosities, particularly through the school's science research and independent study programs. Clubs - there are a wide variety of clubs and extracurriculars supported by the school. Reputation - the school is very well recognized for its academic rigor by top universities. Cons: Competitive atmosphere - the competitiveness of the school's students can be stifling at times, as it seems people care more about getting into college than the students around them. Stress - a natural product of the school's atmosphere and academic rigor - it can be a very stressful environment at times. I overall did enjoy my four years at Greeley - best of luck to all incoming students!... Read 126 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,175

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1