What types of schools are available in New York, New York?

New York, New York offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Q: How many schools are in New York, New York?

There are 349 schools in New York, New York, serving 149,042 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in New York?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in New York, New York, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 349 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

349

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

149,042

Total Students

Across New York

10.8:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

349 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,657 students at Manhattan Center For Science & Mathematics.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Ps 46 Arthur Tappan

publicmiddlePK-8

2987 Frederick Douglas Blvd, New York, NY 10039

Frederick Douglass Academy

publichighGrade 6-12

2581 7Th Ave, New York, NY 10039

Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts

publichighGrade 9-12

509 W 129Th St, New York, NY 10027

Ps 108 Assemblyman Angelo Del Toro Educational Complex

publicmiddlePK-8

1615 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029

Judith S Kaye School (The)

publichighGrade 9-12

321 E 96Th St, New York, NY 10128

425 W 130Th St, New York, NY 10027

Manhattan Center For Science & Mathematics

publichighGrade 9-12

260 Pleasant Ave, New York, NY 10029

Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (The)

publicelementaryPK-5

2589 7Th Ave, New York, NY 10039

1573 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029

2121 5Th Ave, New York, NY 10037

Mott Hall High School

publichighGrade 9-12

6 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY 10030

Mosaic Preparatory Academy

publicelementaryPK-5

141 E 111Th St, New York, NY 10029

Columbia Secondary School

publichighGrade 6-12

425 W 123Rd St, New York, NY 10027

Harlem Village Academy North Charter School

charter schoolhighGrade 5-12

244 W 144 St-4Th Fl, New York, NY 10030

Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos

publicmiddleK-8

499 W 133Rd St, New York, NY 10027

3703 10Th Ave, New York, NY 10034

Harlem Renaissance High School

publichighGrade 9-12

22 E 128Th St, New York, NY 10035

Renaissance School Of The Arts

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

319 E 117Th St, New York, NY 10035

Ps 112 Jose Celso Barbosa

publicelementaryPK-K2

535 E 119Th St, New York, NY 10035

Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School

publicelementaryK-5

276 W 151St St, New York, NY 10039

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Detailed Overview of Schools in New York

New York, New York is home to 349 schools serving over 149,042 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New York, New York?

There are 349 schools in New York, serving 149,042 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in New York?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in New York include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in New York is 10.8:1.

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