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K-12 Districts in the New York City Area

2018 Districts with the Best Teachers in the New York City AreaAbout this List

Explore the districts with the best teachers serving your area. Ranking based on student and parent ratings of teachers, teacher salaries, teacher absenteeism, teacher tenure, student-teacher ratio, and the Niche Academics Grade for the district. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Scarsdale Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Scarsdale, NY
    • 10
    1 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Alum: I attended Scarsdale Schools k-12. The teachers were dedicated, kind, and effective. I was highly prepared for college. School culture is very classist and many students are demanding as they come from wealthy families.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Teachers
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Great Neck Public Schools

    • School District
    • Great Neck, NY
    • 18
    2 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Niche User: Going to any Great neck public school is excellent and has great education. Having gone to Great Neck South High School the academic is amazing at this school. All teachers and overall the school have such a passionate and dedication to teaching something new every day and giving the help students need. This school has such a wide variety of activities, sports, clubs, and extra curriculum for students after hours or during. Many teachers stayed after hours if students needed extra help or even during school hours help was always available. I will always recommend kids to go to this school!
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Bronxville Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Bronxville, NY
    • 3
    3 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Parent: It’s a wonderful school with amazing services for those students who need it. Very nice school traditions, an excellent music program and great academics.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Jericho Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Jericho, NY
    • 7
    4 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Parent: Best school district in USA! Our first priority always has been and always will be education. We were in New Jersey best school districts (Princeton, Milburn) for few years. But we simply love Jericho public schools. Far better than NJ public schools based on our experience.
    Great opportunities for extra curriculum activities, sports, music. Great teachers!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Teachers
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. West Essex Regional School District

    • School District
    • North Caldwell, NJ
    • 10
    5 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Alum: Loved my high school! I felt very prepared when I started college. The teachers and staff were always so kind and helpful, especially the guidance department. My guidance counselor went out of her way to accommodate my academic needs throughout my four years there. A huge part of West Essex was the clubs and of course sports; which is always essential to a college application. I am thankful to have gotten a high school education at West Essex.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  7. Millburn Township Schools

    • School District
    • Millburn, NJ
    • 11
    6 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Junior: It's a great, safe place for kids to grow and learn. Everyone's really friendly and the schools are very demanding of their students, resulting in great preparation for college!
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Friends Academy

    • Private School
    • Locust Valley, NY
    • PK, K-12
    • 22

    Parent: I can't stress enough how prepared our children were for college/the real world after receiving a Friends Academy education. Aside from the obvious academic benefits of being in a competitive learning environment with small class sizes and super qualified teachers, they were prepared in more subtle ways that probably in some ways made more of a difference. Since lower school, upon leaving for the day, the children have to make eye contact, shake their teachers hand, and exchange some sort of pleasantry. Our children have learned to converse with adults, speak in large groups and how to dress appropriately for school (which has now spilled over to work). While these skills may sound superficial to some, they have set our kids apart from the rest. You can always tell a Friends Academy student when you are out and about. It is actually one of the many reasons we chose the school.
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    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 770 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Edgemont Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Scarsdale, NY
    • 3
    7 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Senior: While Edgemont Jr/Sr High School is a very academically challenging place, the general level of stress at school is not as one would expect. The top 20% of kids are generally academically intense, and they generally end up at schools with overall acceptance rates of <15%.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Commack Union Free School District

    • School District
    • East Northport, NY
    • 25
    8 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Senior: During my academic career at Commack High School, I felt very involved in student activities. There are a variety of clubs and sports to join as well as honor societies. Through these activities, I've created a variety of new friendships as well as connections with teachers, coaches, and other staff. The academic workload can be very rigorous depending on the path one may take. Commack High School offers the IB diploma as well as IB courses without the diploma. I personally have taken the IB diploma and can say that the course load can be challenging at times. However, the IB diploma allowed me to take challenging classes in order to prepare me for a college setting. For those not taking the IB diploma, there are other options such as AP classes as well as regents level courses.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Syosset Central School District

    • School District
    • Syosset, NY
    • 12
    9 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Senior: Academically it is an excellent district, the high school had an incredible variety of classes, extracurriculars, etc. The only issue I've had over the years at the high school is due to the schools excellence and how high it ranks compared to the rest of the country. If you are even just an average student (above average compared to national averages), its easy to feel way below your peers. Syosset has an environment where it's "cool" to be stressed, staying up late frequently for schoolwork, overloading yourself with hard classes, sports, clubs, etc. It can be extremely overwhelming at times, and it can make you feel very out of place among your peers, even if you do better than you think.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Briarcliff Manor, NY
    • 4
    10 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Senior: Very good education but also very competitive. Very homogenous, very jewish. Great teachers though, really care.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Pleasantville Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Pleasantville, NY
    • 5
    11 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Senior: Pleasantville school district is wonderful. All schools provide a great learning environment from elementary to high school. The teachers are a mixture of some you love and some, not so much. Overall my experience has been great, probably better than any other school in the area. Great football and lacrosse teams and awesome extracurricular activities. Many clubs to participate in and students are very independent. The arts are also greatly appreciated and well-funded. Every teacher I have had has been very professional and kind. Teachers are also very supportive and try to do everything in their power to make sure their students prosper.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Rye Neck Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Mamaroneck, NY
    • 8
    12 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Parent: Just right - not too small. Not too big. Great mix of families who send all - best and brightest to special needs.
    Every opportinity is afforded to AP / Honors students. Guidance for all students is excellent. Arts, music, sports - real world. If you come to Rye Neck, you stay in Rye Neck!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Teachers
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Saint Anthony's High School

    • Private School
    • Huntington Station, NY
    • 9-12
    • 324

    Junior: St. Anthony's High School has given me the best three years of my life so far. The only thing I dislike about school, is waking up in the morning! The teaching staff are great, except for the math department. St. Anthony's pushes kids and heavily prepares them for college. The subject of college is constantly brought to the kids' attentions. St. Anthony's is also very diverse. Many kids are involved in school activities, like clubs, sports, and fine arts. There is a place for everyone at St. Anthony's. The one thing I would change at St. Anthony's, are the mean librarians. They don't let anyone print out anything, or let kids into the library if they don't have any schoolwork.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,348 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Glen Ridge Public Schools

    • School District
    • Glen Ridge, NJ
    • 3
    13 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Freshman: Glen Ridge Public Schools provides a somewhat great experience. Besides the food, culture and physical buildings, the Glen Ridge School District does a fine job of preparing students for college and life.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Ardsley Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Ardsley, NY
    • 8
    14 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Senior: The ardsley school district has prepared me for college. It has various offerings of AP and honors classes to prepare me. I was also able to take interesting electives such as film studies, human physiology, and sports and society. The teachers are amazing. They only want you to succeed. There are various resources for your access if you are struggling in a class. I like how small the town is, you get to know everyone really well. This close knit town has helped me grow as a student and as a person.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. East Williston Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Old Westbury, NY
    • 3
    15 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Middle School Student: I love attending Willets Road Middle School! It is amazing and I have grown so much over the past couple years. I have many close friends, and I am able to hang out with them through the awesome clubs and sports programs. The classes I take are definitely preparing me for high school, and I can't wait!!
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  20. Pelham Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Pelham, NY
    • 2
    16 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Senior: I have been enrolled in the Pelham Union Free School System since kindergarten. From elementary school to high school, class sizes have never exceeded 25. In fact, my high school's graduating class size is around 200 students each year. Thus, teachers are able to give individualized attention to their students without worrying about completing the curriculum in time. Further, open enrollment at Pelham gives students the opportunity to choose their own schedules, without needing a recommendation from their teachers. This is very nice considering students have autonomy over their own transcripts. With regard to extracurricular activities and sports, the administration is very passionate about student involvement, and much of the student body shares a common interest in the Pelham varsity hockey games.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  21. Mountain Lakes School District

    • School District
    • Mt Lakes, NJ
    • 4
    17 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Junior: I went to a different school district up until 8th grade when I decided to move to the Mountain Lakes School District. This was because of the great reviews I heard from freinds and family. My expieirence here has been beyond amazing. Mountain Lakes High School has such great faculty members. The teachers here acually care about students and their success during and after High School. Although there isn’t much diversity among the student body, the students care for one another and really push each other to succeed to the best of their ability.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
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    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District

    • School District
    • South Salem, NY
    • 4
    18 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Senior: Amazing academics, amazing teachers who are easy to learn from and connect with. A lackluster culture, especially in terms of diversity and inclusion.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. New Canaan School District

    • School District
    • New Canaan, CT
    • 5
    19 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Sophomore: I love New Canaan High School as I feel that the learning environment is very positive. Our facilities are amazing, such as the new study rooms that were installed in the library. I love to eat in the cafeteria while listening to music with my friends as well. Sometimes I feel as though the teachers are unreasonable in the amount of homework assigned in some of the higher level courses. The workload is extremely overwhelming at times. But, other than that I feel many of the teachers in the building truly do love what they do and they try to make the school a great place every day.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Westport School District

    • School District
    • Westport, CT
    • 8
    20 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Alum: So proud to be a product of the Westport Public School District! They helped me adjust after moving from another country's education system. I have participated in clubs, academics and athletics. This school district helped to shape who I am now and I will forever be grateful.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Byram Hills Central School District

    • School District
    • Armonk, NY
    • 6
    21 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Parent: Byram is a real pressure cooker. The result is that many students don't meet the bar. It's all in how you react to the challenge. Definitely College preparation happening here. College freshmen have an easy time their first year, wherever they get admitted.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

    • School District
    • North Merrick, NY
    • 32
    22 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Senior: The BMCHSD offers everything a student could want to succeed. I have called it my home for the past 4 years and the staff and administration have shaped my being and mindset towards education. I have expressed and discovered myself in many realms, ranging from academically, artistically, and athletically, and much more. Between starting clubs with likeminded peers and exploring differences between those who are less likeminded to myself, all facilitated by the district, I have become a better person. The BMCHSD is a community of sharing and expression as well as intellectual curiosity and ambition towards greatness and that is something that will stay with me and all other BMCHSD students for the rest of my life.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  30. Sewanhaka Central High School District

    • School District
    • Floral Park, NY
    • 27
    23 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Alum: Sewanhaka Central High School District was great! Everyone is friendly, it's very diverse, and the teachers do what they can to ensure that your child does well. Something I would like to see change is non-collaborative classrooms. I would like to see Special Education students and non-special education students interact and collaborate with each other in integrated classrooms.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Teachers
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  31. Berkeley Heights Public Schools

    • School District
    • Berkeley Heights, NJ
    • 4
    24 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Junior: Predominately white student pool, but growing diversity (more Asians flowing in). Most teachers are good at teaching, and students are smart. Plenty of extra-curricular activities are available, and you get to meet with teachers in these activities. Makes it super easy to get them to write a good college recommendation letter.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  32. Rye City School District

    • School District
    • Rye, NY
    • 6
    25 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York City Area

    Alum: All of the teachers throughout the district are very dedicated to their students and help them to succeed in every way possible. They are willing to stay after hours or even to come in early. The school district welcomes all types of people with open arms. There are always opportunities available and if there are not, then the faculty will help you make whatever you want happen.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
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    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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