New York is the #3 largest school system in the United States, serving 2,508,712 students across the 4,818 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are , serving 434,963 students). 85% of all K-12 students in New York attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in New York is 47%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 49%.
The top-ranked public schools in New York are Stuyvesant High School, Bronx High School Of Science, and Commack High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 60%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked Public Schools in New York (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Stuyvesant High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
345 Chambers St
New York, NY 10282
(212) 312-4800
New York, NY 10282
(212) 312-4800
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bronx High School Of Science
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
75 W 205th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 817-7700
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 817-7700
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Commack High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1 Scholar Ln
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 912-2109
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 912-2109
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
Columbia High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
962 Luther Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
8201 E Seneca Tpke
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1900
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1900
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
Great Neck North High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
35 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
Manhasset Secondary School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
Pittsford Sutherland High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
55 Sutherland St
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 267-1102
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 267-1102
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
Pittsford-mendon High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
472 Mendon Rd
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 267-1602
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 267-1602
Overview
This State (NY)
# Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,508,712 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (NY)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
# American Indian Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
# Asian Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
10%
# Hispanic Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
# Black Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
16%
# White Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (NY)
Total Revenue (22-23)
$78,541 MM
Spending (22-23)
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student (22-23)
$31,307
Spending / Student (22-23)
$32,183
Best New York Public Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: East Bronx (78 schools), West Bronx (62 schools), Bedford Stuyvesant (47 schools), East New York (42 schools), Morrisania (41 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New York?
The top-ranked public schools in New York include Stuyvesant High School, Bronx High School Of Science, and Commack High School.
How many public schools are located in New York?
4,818 public schools are located in New York.
What percentage of students in New York go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in New York attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
Minority enrollment in New York is 60%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in New York are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New York include: Woodhull Intermediate School vs. Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School, Shelter Rock Elementary School vs. Munsey Park Elementary School, M Clifford Miller Middle School vs. J Watson Bailey Middle School
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