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2023 Best Schools in the New York City Area

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  1. #13 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Brearley School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    K-12,

    78 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My daughter has been at Brearley since kindergarten and we have had a wonderful experience throughout the years. She is now in high school and I can say that Brearley has really helped her develop....

    Read 78 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 772,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  2. #20 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Regis High School

    Private School,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    9-12,

    148 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says It's hard to describe Regis in a short review, but since my graduation yesterday, I want to say a few words. If the sole reason of sending your child to Regis is so he can go to a high ranked....

    Read 148 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 532,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  3. #21 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Horace Mann School

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    Private School,

    BRONX, NY,

    PK, K-12,

    148 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says The school is excellent in every regard except for the student culture. Everyone is extremely nice and there haven't been any problems with bullying, but it comes at the cost of near complete....

    Read 148 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,802,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  4. #23 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Pingry School

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    Private School,

    BASKING RIDGE, NJ,

    K-12,

    144 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Pingry has been most impactful in its ability to show me the value of community during each individual's highs and lows in life. The Pingry community has always wrapped its arms around me during both....

    Read 144 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,197,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  5. #45 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Rye Country Day School

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    Private School,

    RYE, NY,

    PK, K-12,

    100 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says All around great experience. Very flexible curriculum that allows you to do as much as you want, teachers were fantastic and encouraged seeking help as well as enthusiastically supported independent...College counseling was above and beyond any expectations we had - the level of effort and support was incredible and overall outcomes also seem to be pretty strong..

    Read 100 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 951,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  6. #9 Best Public High Schools in America.

    High Technology High School

    Monmouth County Vocational School District, NJ,

    9-12,

    105 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Choosing this high school was one of the best decisions of my life! From amazing teachers to peers that support and get along with each other, High Technology High School provided me with the best....

    Read 105 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 295,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  7. #55 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Nightingale-Bamford School

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    Private School,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    K-12,

    51 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says The Nightingale-Bamford School was the BEST decision! Our daughter started Kindergarten two years ago during the middle of the pandemic and we felt SO blessed and grateful for the BEST decision. Nightingale's leadership, core values and strong... read and learn and demonstrates tremendous pride which is the greatest gift. We can understand why she loves going to school since the teachers are so committed and joyful. We also appreciate as....

    Read 51 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 710,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  8. #13 Best Public High Schools in America.

    Bronx High School of Science

    New York City Geographic District No. 10, NY,

    9-12,

    1030 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Excellent academics, almost every AP possible offered, lots of students taking post AP classes. Large school (~2800 kids), but brilliant student body with a wide range of interests and passions. This...Teachers and administrators are top notch and dedicated. Perfect? Of course not, as it is after all a public school, but the Alumni foundation and the Parent Association are extremely active and generous both with time and resources to make up for what the...Go Wolverines!.

    Read 1030 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,937,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  9. #14 Best Public High Schools in America.

    Stuyvesant High School

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    New York City Geographic District No. 2, NY,

    9-12,

    1126 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Stuyvesant High School is extremely rigorous, and the experience is super different from any other school in New York City, even other specialized high schools. However, the Stuy community is also....

    Read 1126 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 3,304,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  10. #79 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Dwight-Englewood School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    ENGLEWOOD, NJ,

    PK, K-12,

    64 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says I've been here since the seventh grade. I'm gonna be totally honest, it's an incredibly expensive school and my family is a high donor. Unlike in my previous school, teachers are connected. It's not....

    Read 64 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 947,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  11. #81 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Chapin School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    K-12,

    103 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says 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...Suffice it to say, we love Chapin and are so pleased to have our daughter attending school there!.

    Read 103 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 814,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

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