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  1. Scarsdale Union Free School District

    • School District
    • SCARSDALE, NY
    • 14 reviews
    #1 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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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Bronxville Union Free School District

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    • BRONXVILLE, NY
    • 4 reviews
    #2 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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  3. Syosset Central School District

    • School District
    • SYOSSET, NY
    • 39 reviews
    #3 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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    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. Roslyn Union Free School District

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

    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.
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Great Neck Public Schools

    • School District
    • GREAT NECK, NY
    • 40 reviews
    #5 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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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Rye City School District

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    • RYE, NY
    • 12 reviews
    #6 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Junior: The Rye City School District has an excellent academic program and amazing staff. The teachers are incredibly well educated and dedicate so much for their students. Many students are hard working and are very serious in terms of academics. The competitive environment allows students to focus more on school work and study hard and compete against one another. The district also puts in great effort into sports each year. Although the dedication for sports is incredible, there is not enough dedication towards the music department and I believe that is something the district could put more work into.
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  9. Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District

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

    Senior: Hewlett is a small town with amazing educational opportunities. Hewlett is very close to Manhattan as well as close to JFK airport. You get the small town experience all in one. There are many community opportunities and involvements throughout Hewlett. The Hewlett Woodmere school district gives students the opportunities that would not be available at every school.
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    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Edgemont Union Free School District

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    • SCARSDALE, NY
    • 18 reviews
    #8 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Junior: Edgemont is very involved in their academics and has a very competitive and encouraging envorinment. Additionally, the faculty provides a lot of resources for people of all grades and all needs and is very supportive and inclusive of everyones journey!
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. East Williston Union Free School District

    • School District
    • OLD WESTBURY, NY
    • 9 reviews
    #9 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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  12. Bethpage Union Free School District

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

    Senior: As a senior of Bethpage High School and someone who has gone to Bethpage schools for my entire life, I can confidently say that Bethpage UFSD has provided me with an amazing and worthwhile education. The teachers I have had have been engaging, passionate, and determined to help students reach their highest potential. Teachers are easygoing and many are empathetic when students need extra help or extended deadlines. Bethpage's administration shows support for its students by offering them a strong guidance department and meditation center for students who need a place to relax. Our clubs are average mainly because the selection of clubs to choose from is minimal, and I have never seen a student create a club of their own. However, the schools makes up for it with engaging events and opportunities, and I have seen an increase in quality of all the educational departments since I became a senior. Sadly, our school district struggles with diversity and many students are white.
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  13. Manhasset Union Free School District

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

    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.
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    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Byram Hills Central School District

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

    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.
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  15. Bethlehem Central School District

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

    Alum: I attended Bethlehem Central School District for High School. Overall, I had a great experience with both teachers and students. There is very little diversity in the schools but that reflects the town. As an African American teenager in a predominately white town/school, it was for the most part a very inclusive feel. Very rarely did I feel marginalized, profiled or treated unfairly for the 6 years I've lived in the town of Delmar. My mother had a fairly easy time registering myself and my siblings in school and dealing with the all the staff as well. I was very well prepared for college and had the resources available to me to succeed. Highly recommend the school district if looking to relocate a family with school aged children.
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Jericho Union Free School District

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

    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.
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  17. Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

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    • NORTH MERRICK, NY
    • 82 reviews
    #15 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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  18. Chappaqua Central School District

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    • CHAPPAQUA, NY
    • 13 reviews
    #16 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    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.
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

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    • COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY
    • 14 reviews
    #17 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Sophomore: Cold Spring Harbor is a very good school district. The staff is excellent. The majority of the teachers at all levels of education are informative and empathetic. The variety of clubs and activities is decent for a fairly small district. The atmosphere is welcoming and most students are quite courteous. Even though there is a lack of diversity, relatively little prejudice and bigotry exists. The district prepares students well for college and further education, although students' workloads often become overwhelming and stressful. The emphasis on athletics sometimes overshadows other, much smaller programs, such as art and music. Overall, my experience in the district has been enjoyable.
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  22. Williamsville Central School District

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    • EAST AMHERST, NY
    • 63 reviews
    #18 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Alum: This district is okay. They have advanced classes and most of the teachers are good. As an advanced student, I succeeded and had the resources I needed. However, people who have special needs or IEPs or learning disabilities are not given all of the resources they need and we have to fight to get every single thing. Co-taught classes at the high school level are pointless, and they insist on using them instead of 15:1 classes, which are more effective and more helpful. The co-taught teacher often doesn't do anything or is unresponsisve to students questions or concerns. They also don't check-in on the students who need it and wait for student to come to them, which for many students with learning disabilites they feel embarassed to do because they don't understand so much of the material. The district is also overlooking their remote students during this pandemic and even just put out a survey asking if students would be okay with the entire student body in the school at one time.
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Pelham Union Free School District

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    • PELHAM, NY
    • 11 reviews
    #19 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Junior: Great school culture and pelham is a great town to grow up in absolutely love it here. School spirit, clubs, sports, and academics are all important to PMHS so here you will get the full package!
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    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Rye Neck Union Free School District

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    • MAMARONECK, NY
    • 22 reviews
    #20 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: I love this school! Although it is small, this helps add to the feeling of community at the school. Most teachers are qualified and intelligent, and handle the students well.
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  25. Fairport Central School District

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    • FAIRPORT, NY
    • 41 reviews
    #21 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: I loved working with the dedicated faculty and staff at Fairport High School. The teachers are always willing to help us before school, after school, and during the day. They are passionate about what they do. By providing multiple honors, AP, and SUPA classes, Fairport has prepared its students for the next level in their education.

    Fairport also offers a variety of clubs, sports, and musical instruments. It Clubs such as the National Honor Society and the Leo club allow students to perform community service throughout the year. Throughout my time at Fairport, I participated in several modified, JV, and Varsity sports. I not only grew as an athlete, but also as a student athlete and a team player. The music program is awesome! The teachers prepare the musicians for pit orchestra, Solofest, All County, All State, and music in college.

    I am thankful to have gone to Fairport- a school district where everyone is given a chance to contribute to the Fairport community.
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    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Brighton Central School District

    • School District
    • ROCHESTER, NY
    • 41 reviews
    #22 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    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.
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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Herricks Union Free School District

    • School District
    • NEW HYDE PARK, NY
    • 46 reviews
    #23 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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    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. North Shore Central School District

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    • SEA CLIFF, NY
    • 14 reviews
    #24 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    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.
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    • 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. East Aurora Union Free School District

    • School District
    • EAST AURORA, NY
    • 20 reviews
    #25 Districts with the Best Teachers in New York

    Senior: East Aurora Union Free School District is a exceptional school district. This school district is a blue ribbon school. I have had such a variety of classes, extracurriculars/clubs, and sports, all provided by the school. Another great thing about East Aurora Union Free School District is how safe it is. There are rarely ever any safety concerns, everyone always mostly feels safe, and at comfort when they are at school. Students are very friendly and welcoming, as well as teachers. The only bad thing I would say is there is not much diversity at this district, which could cause conflict later on or discomfort if someone were to be exposed to a lot of diversity. Overall, East Aurora Union Free School District is a substantial school district that I would recommend to anyone.
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    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Science, Language & Arts International School

    • Private School
    • BROOKLYN, NY
    • PK, K-5
    • 9 reviews

    Parent: SLA is one of those once in a lifetime schools. The curriculum is not only deeply rigorous but deeply creative. They are doing science that is not usually taught until much later. Long-term units are multidisciplinary and the art program is incredible. The community is close-knit and inclusive, and the diversity of skin color and economic status is more varied than anywhere we toured. Also of all the schools we toured, SLA is the only one we found that has true vision. The information meeting alone is chock full of useful information, whether or not you're looking for a school! We love SLA and our children are thriving.
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    • 123 Students
    • 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Elizabeth Seton High School

    • Private School
    • BLADENSBURG, MD
    • 9-12
    • 306 reviews

    Senior: Elizabeth Seton is a very sisterhood-based community. This community makes sure each student is supported and achieves academic success. Elizabeth Seton allows its students many opportunities and pre-career programs so that they can focus on what they want to study in college early. Programs such as these allow students to figure out what their passions include and if they are interested in making a career out of it. Elizabeth Seton allows students to meet and connect with new people by bringing alumni and guest speakers to talk to current students about challenging times they will face in life and ways to avoid them. Also, Elizabeth Seton ensures that everyone in the community feels safe, loved, and understood no matter what religion, background, or ethnicity they come from. Academics are very important at Elizabeth Seton but also creating a sistership between students that will last beyond a student's graduation is an important goal too.
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    • 564 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    The Town School

    • Private School
    • NEW YORK, NY
    • PK, K-8
    • 20 reviews

    Alum: I went to Town from Kindergarten through Eighth grade. I so loved my experience that I've stayed involved with the school twenty-plus years later, and I have maintained life-long friendships. I work in the writing world now due in no small part to Ms. Siegel's fifth grade English class. I still remember Bridge to Terabithia! Ms. Siegel opened my eyes to reading. It was first time I stopped looking at the page numbers.
    Having no high schoolers really allows for Town students to grow into leaders and to take on active roles in the community. In the upper school, fifth through eighth grades, I served multiple terms in student senate (sadly I lost in my eighth-grade presidential bid). Playing ten-plus competitive soccer and basketball games starting in fifth grade not only helped improve my skills on the field, it gave me a head start on learning to be a teammate and a leader. These experiences served me well later when I would be captain of multiple varsity teams at Dalton.
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    • A+
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    • 400 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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