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2020 Districts with the Best Teachers in New YorkAbout 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. Jericho Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Jericho, NY
    • 19 reviews
    #1 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: The school has an excellent rating for several reasons. First of all, the school is located in a very safe and quiet neighborhood. It adopts good safety policies and make sure the students has a safe place for learning.
    The teachers and guidance counselors are very helpful. The students can usually get help from them before or after school on their scheduled days.
    In addition, the students are exposed to a new foreign language every year starting in kindergarten so they can find their interest at a young age.
    Last but the least, there are a variety of sports that the students can participate. Students can choose a different sport every quarter of the year.
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    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Herricks Union Free School District

    • School District
    • New Hyde Park, NY
    • 38 reviews
    #2 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Freshman: I love being a student at Herricks because I’m surrounded by many people who help me to get where I am now. One of my favorite things about my school is our music program. Our music department is one of the best ones in New York. Aside from that, another amazing thing that I value so much is the safety of our school. There very rarely are fights in the school hallways and there are security guards at every door in the school. It makes many people in my school feel safe, especially me. I am so grateful to be able to attend this school because they also offer many advanced classes, including a spanish immersion program. It is a program that teaches K-5 students spanish so that they could take the AP exam in 10th grade. It helps so much with college because after 10th grade you can take other classes other than a language class. There are so many great things about my school district and I’m proud to be a part of Herricks!
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Scarsdale Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Scarsdale, NY
    • 12 reviews
    #3 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    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!
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. Syosset Central School District

    • School District
    • Syosset, NY
    • 32 reviews
    #4 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: I love going to school here. I’ve been a student at Syosset Central School District since kindergarten, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Students, although competitive, are generally very kind and genuine. The amounts of extracurriculars to get involved in are never-ending. There’s really something for everyone. The teachers are phenomenal. They all want to see their students succeed. It’s difficult not to take advantage of the myriad opportunities Syosset schools offer. The district gears you to reach your greatest potential. Anyone who has the privilege to study at any Syosset school is truly lucky.
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Rye City School District

    • School District
    • Rye, NY
    • 7 reviews
    #5 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: Overall Rye is a great district. I have concerns with the administration of the district, but besides them, I believe Rye is better than most other districts.
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Great Neck Public Schools

    • School District
    • Great Neck, NY
    • 28 reviews
    #6 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    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!
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    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Rye Neck Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Mamaroneck, NY
    • 14 reviews
    #7 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    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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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. East Williston Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Old Westbury, NY
    • 6 reviews
    #8 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Sophomore: The school is very good; however, the small graduating class sizes can be good and bad. The clubs are average and the administration makes it very hard to open a club.
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    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Brighton Central School District

    • School District
    • Rochester, NY
    • 33 reviews
    #9 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Alum: Although having graduated years ago, Brighton is still among the top districts in the area. There is a high graduation rate, and many students move on to college undergrad. High school has a number of AP courses available (which many students enroll in), as well as plenty of performing arts and sports programs. Some building are a bit dated, although have kept up with renovations and expansions.
    Consequently, this does mean Brighton holds higher standards and expectations with grading (test scores correlate to funding). The middle school had a silly policy where students must maintain 85 test average in the advanced math courses, or they would get relegated to the standard course.
    Otherwise, the district wants students to be successful. There are college/career prep seminars, along with various college reps visiting the school throughout the year. Teachers are helpful during and outside of class hours.
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. North Shore Central School District

    • School District
    • Sea Cliff, NY
    • 12 reviews
    #10 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: Over the years that I have been enrolled in North Shore Schools, they have usually kept my best interest at heart. If some type of class setting did not work out for me then they would change it for the next year. One of the best people on staff is Ms. Christie. She would always have great suggestions on how to improve whatever happened to be troubling me. Of course, the food could be a little better.
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    • 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Roslyn Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Roslyn, NY
    • 8 reviews
    #11 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Alum: Roslyn Union Free School District has excellent academics and staff. There are many clubs and activities to become a part of, so everyone has a chance to find where they fit in. They should improve on college readiness. The way they go about the college search and application process is confusing. They also tend to persuade students to go to certain schools because its where a majority of alumni have attended and the school district has a good reputation with the university.
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Briarcliff Manor, NY
    • 5 reviews
    #12 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: Overall, the Briarcliff Union Free school district is a great school with teachers who foster learning and success. The athletics are also great as well as the technology package within the school. One thing I would like to see change is the environnement and lack of respect between the students.
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District

    • School District
    • Manlius, NY
    • 26 reviews
    #13 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: The three and a half years I’ve spent at FM were outstanding. The teachers are great. Very interested and involved with the students. Lots of AP and dual enrollment courses are offered to juniors and seniors so you can get a leg up on college courses. The food is great, especially the paninis! Lots of sports are offered. No. 1 in the Nation for cross country running. Very cohesive and active student body. Homecoming is always a blast. Glad I went here!
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    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Pelham Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Pelham, NY
    • 7 reviews
    #14 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Junior: Throughout elementary school, middle school, and high school, Pelham's educational facilities are amazing. The open enrollment system offers great opportunities for people to challenge themselves in honors and AP courses that wouldn't be otherwise accessible for some. The teachers are always willing to help students improve and assist them with their work. They make the classes very interesting by introducing different topics with great enthusiasm. Teachers make it a personal mission to make sure we understand the curriculum that’s being taught and make sure the classes are interesting yet useful. They are also the ones who coach sports teams, so they don’t appear to us students as unapproachable figures. Instead, they’re more relatable to us since their involvement in our school lives extend beyond the classroom.
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Mamaroneck Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Mamaroneck, NY
    • 18 reviews
    #15 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Alum: This district provides an abundance of opportunities to each and every student and even parents within the district. This is a very privileged community of students; this district provides more opportunities for its students than most districts including sports that most areas do not offer (skiing, fencing, bowling, etc.), as well as access to an ice rink and swimming pool.
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    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Manhasset Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Manhasset, NY
    • 11 reviews
    #16 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Alum: Manhasset High School is a public school on Long Island. School culture is centered around success; students are expected to be well rounded and capable in all areas. Academics, sports, and arts are treated as equally important aspects of student success.
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District

    • School District
    • Dewitt, NY
    • 21 reviews
    #17 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Parent: My children came to JD from a local private school, MPH, where public schools were continually put down. Former classmates of my children told them how "sorry" they were that my kids had to go to public school and that they'd ruin their education.
    How wrong they were! My kids are thriving in JD...teachers there were just as caring as their former teachers and even more so accessible. AND my oldest got into amazing Ivy League colleges and her college guidance counselor was a great help in the process. The diversity in academic, athletic, arts, and club offerings is amazing.
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. Byram Hills Central School District

    • School District
    • Armonk, NY
    • 15 reviews
    #18 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: As a senior, my overall highschool experience here has been awesome! I will be very sad to leave in a few months. Its academics are very rigorous, but they prepare you very well for everything you need to deal with.
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

    • School District
    • North Merrick, NY
    • 60 reviews
    #19 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Alum: When I was going to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, I had to transfer in the MIDDLE of 4th grade because of a teacher I had over at that school. Needless to say, Shore Road Elementary opened their arms wide with joy to bring me into their school district and got me on track to a better schooling system. Throughout my school years of then going to Grave Avenue Middle School, then Kennedy High, the education was great. Teachers for the most part are great too, always there to listen when in need. Besides the fact that online bullying wasn't a big concern back in the mid-late 2000's, the school did it's best to help me when I was in trouble with bullies at the time. With great honor, I received a Courage in Profiles award at JFK, and I am forever grateful for it. Overall, I may not have liked the students all that much, but the education is what I am forever most grateful for!
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Harborfields Central School District

    • School District
    • Greenlawn, NY
    • 29 reviews
    #20 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: I enjoyed the overall atmosphere the school has created where the faculty encourages students to follow their dreams. Harborfields offers many programs and clubs for all students to be involved in something. For example, I had a great experience over my four years being on the Robotics team. In my Junior year we went all the way to the nationals and it was an awesome experience. I also feel the classes are challenging and the school curriculum truly prepares you for college.
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. Edgemont Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Scarsdale, NY
    • 12 reviews
    #21 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Alum: Edgemont was a great school, both academically and socially. I not only received an outstanding education that prepared me well for college and life, but my closest friends are also from Edgemont.

    It is definitely an intense place as far as academics are concerned, but it's no more intense than a competitive college or a typical workplace. The intensity and the stress it causes can be tough for a kid, but it is definitely manageable and it builds character.

    In my experience, classmates were supportive (we studied together) and it was not at all cutthroat.

    Lastly, while Edgemont is a great school for serious students, there is also plenty of help and support for those who need it, so I do not see how almost anyone could go wrong with the Edgemont Schools!
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    • A+
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Port Washington Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Port Washington, NY
    • 8 reviews
    #22 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: Growing up in Port Washington and attending an elementary school, middle school, and high school in this town has shown me the real meaning of community. Members of Port Washington are always coming together to find solutions to help better improve our schools. No matter how high or low one may be on the board of education or if they're not on the board at all, everyone's opinion is shared and heard. The Port Washington Union Free School District has helped my education journey be a smooth one. I have never had any problems at any of the schools nor have my siblings. The schools in Port Washington should continued to be noticed for all the outstanding activities and programs they offer.
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Yorktown Central School District

    • School District
    • Yorktown Heights, NY
    • 43 reviews
    #23 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: In the Yorktown Central School District all students, teachers and other advisors feel love, compassion and grow. The school district is a safe environment where all families are at ease knowing there kids and being well taken care of while receiving excellent education. Over the years, the district has won several awards demonstrating its well known achievements time after time. The school district at Yorktown is by far the best and exceeds all standards giving students the knowledge, responsibility and encouragement to be who they truly are so they can succeed.
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Niskayuna Central School District

    • School District
    • Schenectady, NY
    • 20 reviews
    #24 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Parent: Excellent school district!!! For upstate New York, it is incredible the education this district offers at half the cost of a district downstate. Teachers are outstanding and go above and beyond for students. Excellent music dept, language dept, sports (boys swim team was #1 in state 2019)
    Kids graduate extremely prepared for college and alternate career paths.
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Bronxville Union Free School District

    • School District
    • Bronxville, NY
    • 4 reviews
    #25 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    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.
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Lowell School

    • Private School
    • Washington, DC
    • PK, K-8
    • 12 reviews

    Parent: I have one alum and two middle schools sons at Lowell. The younger two started in Kindergarten and the oldest in third after attending our local public elementary school. Although my sons are completely different, Lowell has managed to understand and bring out the best in each of them. My oldest, the quiet introvert at public school, was completely brought out of his shell and is now a confident 10th grader. Lowell taught him self advocacy. My younger two have been encouraged to use their over abundance of self-confidence to boost other children up. Thanks to Lowell, they are empathetic leaders. Lowell has helped me parent my boys to be their best selves -- confident yet kind, thoughtful and public-spirited. All of that PLUS a leading edge curriculum that allows them to easily attend the top public and independent high schools in the city!
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    • 340 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Emma Willard School

    • Private School
    • Troy, NY
    • 9-12
    • 59 reviews

    Alum: It's a tough school, but worth it!
    I had classmates with extraordinary math skills and EWS worked to make these student be able to receive the education needed by working with RPI! They would attend RPI for college level of education in math.

    The culture was one of the kind! We bonded much more than I would have bonded with my college Greek house sisters (In fact, I didn't even end up being in Greek house because it felt unnecessary. EWS prep you very well with college life!
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    • A+
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    • 358 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Academy of St. Joseph

    • Private School
    • New York, NY
    • PK, K-8
    • 12 reviews

    Parent: My son has been going to Academy of St. Joseph since Pre-K 3 and is now a 1st grader. We relocated from Los Angeles and had a hard time finding the right school for our son. We wanted a close knit community, a catholic education, small class size, and high academic standards all at a reasonable price. It felt like finding a needle in a haystack but The Academy of St. Joseph checked all the boxes we were looking for. It's an independent catholic school, which allows them to develop the highest quality curriculum but still infuse religious values. It is a diverse community of families that is welcoming of all religions. It was the perfect mix of everything we were looking for!
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    • 75 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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