New York is the #3 largest school system in the United States, serving 2,500,885 students across the 4,805 public schools for the 2026 school year (there are 1,796 private schools, serving 424,309 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 53%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 49%.
The top-ranked public schools in New York are Stuyvesant High School, Anderson School, and 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 61%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in New York (2026)
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: #22.
Anderson School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
100 W 77th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 595-7193
New York, NY 10024
(212) 595-7193
Rank: #33.
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Rank: #44.
Staten Island Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
485 Clawson St
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 667-3222
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 667-3222
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Bronxville High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
177 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2925 Goulden Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-2144
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-2144
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1700 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 427-2798
New York, NY 10128
(212) 427-2798
Rank: #88.
Tag Young Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 5%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
240 E 109th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-6003
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-6003
Rank: #99.
P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway
(Math: 98% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
71-25 113th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-9770
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-9770
Rank: #1010.
Brooklyn Technical High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
29 Ft Greene Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Overview
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
4,805 Schools
100,375 Schools
# Students
2,500,885 Students
49,301,368 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
218,084 Teachers
3,178,697 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (NY)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
# American Indian Students
18,890 Students
465,843 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
259,101 Students
2,806,283 Students
% Asian Students
10%
6%
# Hispanic Students
765,030 Students
14,942,025 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
30%
# Black Students
385,786 Students
7,268,608 Students
% Black Students
15%
15%
# White Students
975,306 Students
20,998,370 Students
% White Students
39%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
5,215 Students
196,908 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90,426 Students
2,587,336 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$78,541 MM
Spending
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,405
Spending / Student
$32,283
Best New York Public Schools by County (2026)
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, Anderson School, and 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide).
How many public schools are located in New York?
4,805 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 61%, 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: Ocean Avenue School vs. Norwood Avenue School, John Lewis Childs School vs. Floral Park-bellerose School, Woodhull Intermediate School vs. Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School
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