For the 2026 school year, there are 1105 top school districts in New York, serving 2,506,634 students.
The most diverse district is Schenectady City School District, with a diversity score of 0.8.
The largest school district is New York City Geographic District #31, serving 56,502 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Brighton Central School District, with 99% graduation rate.
Top New York School Districts (2026)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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