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New York State released their 2017 standardized public school test scores in August, and New York City led the pack.
We take a look at the top ten achievers, and explore whether we can find an instructional magic bullet among them:
Rank: 1
School Name: Special Music School
Average Standard Score: 99.7
% of Students Classified Free/Reduced Lunch: 16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
Admissions: Over 650 children from across the city audition for 15 Kindergarten spots. They are assessed only for musical potential, not academic.
What Makes It Special: A public/private partnership where students receive musical instruction.
Bonus: How Unzoned Schools Are Held To Different Standards
Rank: 2
School Name: NEST+M
Average Standard Score: 99.6
% of Students Classified Free/Reduced Lunch: 28.1
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
Admissions: Applicants must score above the 97th percentile on the public school G&T test, but demand far exceeds supply, so students are chosen by lottery, with two-thirds of qualified Kindergarteners shut out.
What Makes It Special: The only public K-12 Gifted & Talented school. (Hunter College is also a gifted K-12, but is not a public school.)
Bonus: A mom who managed to get her child in for 1st grade!
Rank: 3
School Name: TAG Young Scholars
Average Standard Score: 99.5
% of Students Classified Free/Reduced Lunch: 50.2
Student/Teacher Ratio: 24.4
Admissions: Same as NEST+M, though it’s Upper Manhattan location makes it less popular and slightly easier to get into.
What Makes It Special: The most racially and socio-economically diverse of the citywide G&T schools.
Bonus: How to raise your odds of getting into G&T
Rank: 4
School Name: The Anderson School
Average Standard Score: 99.5
% of Students Classified Free/Reduced Lunch: 9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
Admissions: Same as NEST+M and TAG
What Makes It Special: The most popular of the Citywide G&Ts, Anderson rarely has room for students who score below the 99th percentile, unless they’re siblings.
Bonus: Should you send your child to G&T before they turn 5 years old?
Rank: 5
School Name: The 30th Avenue School
Average Standard Score: 99.5
% of Students Classified Free/Reduced Lunch: 25.6
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
Admissions: Same as NEST+M, TAG and Anderson
What Makes It Special: The only Citywide Accelerated G&T in Queens
Bonus: The difference between public and private gifted schools
Rank: 6
School Name: Lower Lab
Average Standard Score: 99.
5
% of Students Classified Free/Reduced Lunch: 4.9
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
Admissions: Open to children in District 2 who score above the 90th percentile, its popularity means that only those who score in the 99th percentile (excepting siblings) have a chance of getting in via lottery.
What Makes It Special: One of the few District G&Ts that’s its own school.
Bonus: The difference between a District G&T and a General Ed program
Rank: 7
School Name: Beacon School of Excellence
Average Standard Score: 99.4
% of Students Classified Free/Reduced Lunch: 87.4
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
Admissions: A local school that, on occasion, has room for out of zone families.
What Makes It Special: The top school in Brooklyn, it doesn’t screen students.
Bonus: How to apply to a school that’s outside your zone via Kindergarten Connect
Rank: 8
School Name: Success Academy Charter School – Bedford-Stuyvesant
Average Standard Score: 99.
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% of Students Classified Free/Reduced Lunch: 80.8
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16
Rank: 9
School Name: Success Academy Charter School – Crown Heights
Average Standard Score: 99.3
% of Students Classified Free/Reduced Lunch: 83.1
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
Rank: 10
School Name: Success Academy Charter School – Cobble Hill
Average Standard Score: 99.2
% of Students Classified Free/Reduced Lunch: 46.3
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
Admissions: Lottery, with priority to respective district residents
What Makes Them Special: Despite the fact that Success Academies don’t screen their students, the above three, as well as seven more, outscored the selective, citywide, accelerated Brooklyn School of Inquiry, which ranked #23.
Bonus: The Success Academy network made their literacy curriculum publically available for all.
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So what can we learn from these top performers?
At first glance, it would seem that being a school that evaluates children for admission is key.
But how, then, to explain the Success Academies and Beacon School of Excellence, which take all comers but manage to achieve the same results, and even outscore dozens of schools with G&T programs?
Especially when those schools also report the largest number of Free and Reduced Lunch kids? Having an affluent student body obviously helps when it comes to test scores (and outside test prep). But it clearly doesn’t tell the whole story.
Is the secret smaller class-size, then, like some activists suggest?
Not when the largest classes can be found at the #3 ranked school. The lowest Student/Teacher ratio on the list does belong to the highest-ranked non-G&T school, though, so that may partially account for their success.
(However, the highest ranked non-NYC school on the list is #11, the Robert Seaman School in Jericho, NY. Its Student/Teacher ratio is 9.5 but that didn’t help it break into the Top 10.)
Unfortunately, it would seem that there is no single magic bullet to be found on this list.
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NYC Private School Rankings – ABACUS GUIDE
During the more than twenty years in which we have practiced, families frequently come to us for our rankings of the New York City and Westchester private schools.
Families want to know: What do we get for our yearly tuition? How does each Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale and Westchester private school rank in terms of education and college admission?
Here’s the story:
- Unlike the public schools, private schools don’t participate in and publish yearly testing results. So there is no apples-to-apples NYC private school student performance ranking publicly available.
- From time to time, magazines and newspapers publish NYC private school rankings based upon various criteria that usually center upon admission to top colleges. At Abacus Guide, we collect this college rankings data for private schools. However, we find this ranking data problematic and misleading for very specific reasons.
- We exclusively compile Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, and Westchester private schools rankings based upon our confidential analysis of how difficult the schools are to get into.
We share all of this confidential information only with our private clients.
If you’re interested in becoming one, inquire here.
For a list of New York City private schools, including more than 65 well-known NYC private schools, serving students in the Kindergarten – 12th grade years, please see below. We hope it makes your research easier. Also keep bookmarked: Best New York City Private Schools Blog
BRONX | Riverdale
All three Riverdale private schools attract large numbers of bright, intellectually motivated students (school populations 1000 or more). All are similar to colleges: large, beautiful campuses with excellent sports and arts facilities, many clubs and teams, diverse course offerings including many honors classes, and talented faculty. All attract a largely liberal student population from NYC and nearby Westchester suburbs. This year, many Abacus Guide educational consulting clients achieved admission to these very competitive Riverdale private schools.
- The Fieldston School | Nursery-12th Grade
Fieldston Road and Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale, NY 10471
718-329-7300 | www.
ecfs.org - The Horace Mann School | Nursery-12th Grade
Preschool: 55 East 90th St, New York, NY 10128
K-5th Grade: 4440 Tibbet Ave, Riverdale, NY 10471
6th-12th Grade: 231 West 246th St, Riverdale, NY 10471
718-432-4000 | www.horacemann.org - The Riverdale Country School | Nursery-12th Grade
5250 Fieldston Rd, Riverdale, NY 10471
718-549-8810 | www.riverdale.edu
ecfs.orgBROOKLYN
The Brooklyn Heights private schools are the most competitive in Brooklyn. Packer and Saint Ann’s, while different in focus, both attract a motivated, liberal Brooklyn and lower Manhattan student base.
The other Brooklyn private schools attract many local students. Poly Prep, because it offers bus service, also sees many students from around the city. Each school is individual in character and philosophy, with an intimate atmosphere. Poly Prep is unusual amongst city schools because it offers such stellar arts and sports facilities.
Many Abacus Guide educational consulting clients seek admission to the Brooklyn Heights private schools. For more information on our services, please click here.
Brooklyn Heights & Downtown:
- Packer Collegiate Institute | Nursery-12th Grade
170 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-875-6644 | www.packer.edu - Saint Ann’s School | PreK-12th Grade
129 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-1660 | www.saintannsny.org - Brooklyn Friends School | Nursery-12th Grade
Lower School: 375 Pearl St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Upper School: 116 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-852-1029 | www.brooklynfriends.org
Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens:
- Brooklyn Heights Montessori | Nursery-8th Grade
185 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-858-5100 | www.bhmsny.org - International School of Brooklyn | Nursery-8th Grade
477 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-369-3023 | www. isbrooklyn.org
isbrooklyn.orgFort Greene & Clinton Hill:
- Greene Hill School | Nursery-8th Grade
39 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
718-230-3608 | www.greenehillschool.org - Trilok School | Nursery-8th Grade
143 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
718-797-1700 | www.trilokschool.org
Park Slope:
- The Berkeley Carroll School | Nursery-12th Grade
Nursery-Kindergarten: 712 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
1st-4th Grade: 701 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
5th-12th Grade: 181 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-789-6060 | www.berkeleycarroll.org - Poly Prep Country Day School | Nursery-12th Grade
N-4th Grade (Park Slope: 50 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
5th-12th Grade (Dyker Heights): 9216 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228
718-836-9800 | www.polyprep.org
Red Hook:
- BASIS Independent Brooklyn | Nursery-12th Grade
556 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
917-473-1615 | www. basisindependent.com
basisindependent.comMANHATTAN
Downtown: The Downtown Manhattan private schools all reflect their local neighborhood, attracting a largely liberal, and sometimes artistic, literary, and/or activist parent community. At Abacus Guide, we give our educational consulting clients the inside scoop on each Downtown NYC school’s character, offerings, and level of competitiveness of admission. For more information on our services for admission to Downtown NYC schools, click here.
- Academy of St. Joseph | Nursery-8th Grade
111 Washington Pl, New York, NY 10014
212-243-5420 | www.academyofsaintjoseph.org - Avenues: The World School | Nursery-12th Grade
259 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001
212-935-5000 | www.avenues.org - Battery Park Montessori | Nursery-Kindergarten
21 South End Ave, New York, NY 10280
212-235-2320 | www.batteryparkmontessori.org - Blue School | Nursery-8th Grade
156 William St, New York, NY 10038
212-260-3824 | www. blueschool.org - City & Country School | Nursery-8th Grade
146 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011
212-242-7802 | www.cityandcountry.org - The École | Nursery-8th Grade
111 East 22nd St, New York, NY 10010
646-410-2238 | www.einy.org - Friends Seminary | Kindergarten-12th Grade
222 East 16th St, New York, NY 10003
212-242-7802 | www.friendsseminary.org - Grace Church School | Nursery-12th Grade
86 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
212-475-5609 | www.gcschool.org - Leman Manhattan Preparatory School | Nursery-12th Grade
41 Broad St, New York, NY 10004
212-232-0266 | www.lemanmanhattan.org - Little Red Schoolhouse and Elisabeth Irwin High School | Nursery-12th Grade
40 Charlton St, New York, NY 10014
212-477-5316 | www.lrei.org - Pine Street School | Nursery-8th Grade
25 Pine St, New York, NY 10005
212-235-2325 | www. pinestreetschool.com - St. Luke’s School | Nursery-8th Grade
487 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
212-924-5960 | www.stlukeschool.org - Village Community School | Kindergarten-8th Grade
272 West 10th St, New York, NY 10014
212-691-5146 | www.vcsnyc.org
blueschool.org
pinestreetschool.comEast Side: The East Side is home to many of the most competitive private schools in NYC. If you’re looking for an all-boys or all-girls school, you’ve hit pay-dirt: many of these institutions are on the East Side. If you prefer coed schools, there are plenty here too. It’s hard to generalize about the East Side NYC private schools. While many have a traditional, conservative bent, others are quite progressive. The school choice is tremendous: besides the well-known “Baby Ivies” (a questionable term), you can find a Montessori school, a French school, an Italian school, a Christian school, an international school, a tutoring school, etc. Abacus Guide clients have been accepted at ALL the well-known East Side private schools.
including Dalton, Nightingale, Buckley, Ramaz, and UNIS. For more information on our services, please click here.
- The Allen-Stevenson School | Kindergarten-9th Grade
132 East 78th St, New York, NY 10021
212-288-6710 | www.allen-stevenson.org - The Beekman School & Tutoring Center | 9th-12th Grade
220 East 50th St, New York, NY 10022
212-755-6666 | www.beekmanschool.org - The Birch-Wathen Lenox School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
210 East 77th St, New York, NY 10028
212-861-0404 | www.bwl.org - The Brearley School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
610 East 83rd St, New York, NY 10028
212-744-8582 | www.brearley.org - The British International School of New York | Nursery-12th Grade
20 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY 10016
212-481-2700 | www.bis-ny.org - The Browning School | Nursery-12th Grade
52 East 62nd St, New York, NY 10021
212-838-6280 | www. browning.edu - The Buckley School | Kindergarten-9th Grade
113 East 73rd St, New York, NY 10021
212-535-8787 | www.buckleyschoolnyc.org - The Caedmon School | Nursery-5th Grade
416 East 80th St, New York, NY 10021
212-879-2296 | www.caedmonschool.org - The Cathedral School | Nursery-8th Grade
319 East 74th St, New York, NY 10021
212-249-2840 | www.cathedralschoolny.org - The Chapin School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
100 East End Ave, New York, NY 10028
212-744-2335 | www.chapin.edu - Convent of the Sacred Heart | Nursery-12th Grade
1 East 91st St, New York, NY 10128
212-722-4745 | www.cshnyc.org - The Dalton School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
108 East 89th St, New York, NY 10128
212-423-5200 | www.dalton.org - The Family School | Nursery-6th Grade
323 East 47th St, New York, NY 10017
212-688-5950 | www. thefamilyschoolsnyc.org - The Geneva School of Manhattan | Nursery-8th Grade
593 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065
212-754-9988 | www.genevaschool.net - The Hewitt School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
45 East 75th St, New York, NY 10021
212-288-1919 | www.hewittschool.org - La Scuola D’Italia Guglielmo Marconi | Nursery-12th Grade
12 East 96th St, New York, NY 10128
212-369-3290 | www.lascuoladitalia.org - Loyola School | 9th-12th Grade
980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028
212-288-3522 | www.loyola-nyc.org - Lycée Français de New York | Nursery-12th Grade
505 East 75th St, New York, NY 10128
212-369-1400 | www.lfny.org - Lyceum Kennedy | Preschool-12th Grade
225 East 43rd St, New York, NY 10017
212-681-1877 | www.lyceumkennedy.org - Manhattan Country School | Nursery-8th Grade
7 East 96th St, New York, NY 10128
212-348-0952 | www. manhattancountryschool.org - Marymount School of New York | Nursery-12th Grade
1026-1028 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128
212-744-4486 | www.marymountnyc.org - The Nightingale-Bamford School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
20 East 92nd St, New York, NY 10128
212-289-5020 | www.nightingale.org - Ramaz School | Nursery-12th Grade
60 East 78th St, New York, NY 10021
212-774-8000 | www.ramaz.org - Regis High School | 9th-12th Grade
55 East 84th St, New York, NY 10028
212-288-1100 | www.regis-nyc.org - The Rudolf Steiner School | Nursery-12th Grade
15 East 78th St, New York, NY 10021
212-879-1101 | www.steiner.edu - Saint David’s School | Nursery-8th Grade
12 East 89th St, New York, NY 10128
212-369-0058 | www.saintdavids.org - The Spence School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
22 East 91st St, New York, NY 10128
212-289-5940 | www. spenceschool.org - St. Bernard’s School | Kindergarten-9th Grade
4 East 98th St, New York, NY 10029
212-289-2878 | www.stbernards.org - The Town School | Nursery-8th Grade
540 East 91st St, New York, NY 10021
212-288-4383 | www.thetownschool.org - The Trevor Day School | Nursery-12th Grade
N-5th (West Side): 1 West 88th St, New York, NY 10024
6th-12th (East Side): 312 East 95th St, New York, NY 10128
212-426-3360 | www.trevor.org - United Nations International School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
24-50 FDR Dr, New York, NY 10010
212-684-7400 | www.unis.org
browning.edu
thefamilyschoolsnyc.org
manhattancountryschool.org
spenceschool.orgWest Side: On the West Side, competition for entry to some private schools is very stiff, and to others much less so. At Abacus Guide, we help our educational consulting clients apply to a balanced list of West Side NYC private schools. We educate people about not only the well-known schools, but also about some other schools that we think are strong.
Some of our clients recently achieved admission to Trinity, Ethical Culture, Collegiate, CGPS, Trevor, and Dwight, among other schools. Like the East Side, the West Side offers incredible diversity in school choice. The area is home to a few single-sex schools, as well as Jewish schools, church-affiliated schools, an international school, a performers’ school, etc. Many Abacus Guide educational consulting clients seek admission to these private schools. For more information on our services, please click here.
- Abraham Joshua Heschel School | Nursery-12th Grade
30 West End Ave, New York, NY 10023
212-784-1234 | www.heschel.org - The Alexander Robertson School | Kindergarten-6th Grade
3 West 95th St, New York, NY 10025
212-663-6441 | www.alexanderrobertson.org - Bank Street School for Children | Nursery-8th Grade
610 West 112th St, New York, NY 10025
212-875-4433 | www.bankstreet. edu - BASIS Independent Manhattan | PreK-12th Grade
PreK-5th Grade: 795 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
6th-12th Grade: 556 West 22nd St, New York, NY 10011
929-220-3800 | www.basisindependent.com - The Calhoun School | Nursery-12th Grade
433 West End Ave, New York, NY 10024
212-877-1700 | www.calhoun.org - The Cathedral School | Kindergarten-8th Grade
1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
212-316-7500 | www.cathedralnyc.org - Collegiate School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
260 West 78th St, New York, NY 10024
212-812-8500 | www.collegiateschool.org - Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School | Nursery-12th Grade
5 West 93rd St, New York, NY 10025
212-749-6200 | www.cgps.org - Corlears School | Nursery-4th Grade
324 West 15th St, New York, NY 10011
212-741-2800 | www.corlearsschool.org - De La Salle Academy | 6th-8th Grade
202 West 97th St, New York, NY 10025
212-316-5840 | www. delasalleacademy.com - The Dwight School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
291 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
212-724-2146 | www.dwight.edu - Ethical Culture | Nursery-6th Grade
33 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
212-712-6223 | www.ecfs.org - Metropolitan Montessori School | Nursery-6th Grade
325 West 85th St, New York, NY 10024
212-579-5525 | www.mmsny.org - Professional Children’s School | 4th-12th Grade
132 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023
212-582-3116 | www.pcs-nyc.org - The Rodeph Sholom School | Nursery-8th Grade
168 West 79th St, New York, NY 10024
212-362-0037 | www.rodephsholomschool.org - The Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan | Kindergarten-8th Grade
805 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
212-427-9500 | www.sssm.org - Speyer Legacy School | Kindergarten-8th Grade
211 West 61st St, New York, NY 10023
212-581-4000 | www. speyerlegacyschool.org - St. Hilda & St. Hugh’s School | Nursery-8th Grade
619 West 61st St, New York, NY 10025
212-932-1980 | www.sthildas.org - The Studio School | Nursery-8th Grade
117 West 95th St, New York, NY 10025
212-678-2416 | www.studioschoolnyc.org - The Trevor Day School | Nursery-12th Grade
N-5th (West Side): 1 West 88th St, New York, NY 10024
6th-12th (East Side): 312 East 95th St, New York, NY 10128
212-426-3360 | www.trevor.org - Trinity School | Kindergarten-12th Grade
139 West 91st St, New York, NY 10024
212-873-1650 | www.trinityschoolnyc.org - York Prep | 6th-12th Grade
40 West 68th St, New York, NY 10023
212-362-0400 | www.yorkprep.org
edu
delasalleacademy.com
speyerlegacyschool.orgStaten Island
- New Dorp Christian Academy | Nursery-8th Grade
259 Rose Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
718-351-4442 | www.newdropchristianacademy. org - Staten Island Academy | Nursery-12th Grade
715 Todt Hill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10304
718-987-8100 | www.statenislandacademy.org
orgNew York City’s Top 10 Public Schools in 2023
New York City is the largest academic center in the United States. Its educational system is often described as first class.
Some important libraries and research centers around the world are located here. Schools in New York receive the second-highest annual amount of funding from the National Institutes of Health of any city in the United States.
The New York public school system has some of the best and worst public schools.
It is commonly said that investment in knowledge brings the most return. There are private and public schools in New York.
In this article, you’ll find the Top 10 New York Public Schools, admission requirements, a step-by-step guide to the enrollment process, and more.
Contents
- Why Attend Public School in New York?
- Cost of attending a public school in New York
- How do I choose a public school in New York?
- Who can apply to New York Public School?
- What qualifications do you need to get into New York Public Schools?
- New York Public School Admission Requirements – Step by Step Guide
- Top 10 Public Schools in New York
- #1. Stuyvesant High School, day
- #2. Bronx Graduate School of Science
- #3. Staten Island Technical School
- #4. Townshend Harris High School
- No. 5. Jericho Senior High School
- #6. Great Neck South High School
- #7. Syosset Senior High School, day
- No. 8. Graduate School of Mathematics and Engineering City College of New York
- #9. Graduate School of American Studies at Lehman College Bronx
- #10. Roslyn High School
- #1.
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
Stuyvesant High School, day Why attend a public school in New York?
There are a number of reasons why attending a public school in New York is beneficial. Here are a few.
- New York Public School students can tour museums and visit prestigious sites to learn everything from state history to historic gardens.
- The quality of schools in New York is not entirely bad. Classes are taught by successful and brilliant teachers who excel in their fields.
- The government is more interested in the New York public school system than the private school system. Thus, this opens up networks for your child, as various leaders are likely to visit these schools from time to time.
- There are many scholarship programs for public schools and the tuition fees are really low compared to private schools.
- If your child is between the ages of 5 and 21, they are eligible for free public education.
- NYC public schools have counseling services that can refer students for free to students who need mental health support.
New York Public School Cost
The New York State Department of Education sets an annual tuition fee for public school students who do not live in New York.
Grades K-6: Tuition is $5,253 for general education students and $4,892 for special education students.
Grades 7-12: Tuition is $7,040 for general education students and $13,007 for special education students.
How do I choose a public school in New York?
Every public school in New York has a website called “MySchools”. The website has information about schools in all 32 New York City counties, grouped by borough.
It also shows whether each school is accessible to children with disabilities and the methods of admission to these schools.
MySchools provides reference information and performance indicators for every New York City public school, and school counselors and family service centers can provide helpful information.
There are also forums available where people can post their school reviews according to their experience.
When choosing a good public school, you can do so by browsing MySchool from the comfort of your home. You can also visit schools, attend information sessions, and talk to current parents and students to help you make an informed decision.
Who can apply to New York Public School?
The New York City Department of Education is made up of over 1,800 public schools.
In New York, students apply to high school in 8th grade.
Current 9th grade students (who are not repeating 9th grade) may also apply for 10th grade programs.
To apply to New York Public School, you must:
- New Yorker
- Eighth grade student or new ninth grader.
- Current students of public districts and charter schools
- Disabled student
- Private or parish school students
- Student with accessibility needs
- English language student
- Immigrant student
- Student in temporary housing
- LGBTQ and gender nonconforming students
- Students with children
- Student who just wants to go to public school
What qualifications do you need to get into New York Public Schools?
The requirements are likely to be different if you are enrolling your child for the first time or transferring from another school.
As a parent, in order to successfully enroll your child in a public school in your area, you will need to provide quite a few documents, such as:
- General Application Form.
- A certified copy of your child’s birth certificate.
- Emergency contact details for parents or guardians.
- Proof of residence.
- Proof of guardianship or guardianship.
- Record of vaccinations
During the application period, you can apply in one of the following three ways:
- Online with MySchools
- Through a school counselor
- Through the
Family Service Center
New York Public School Admission Requirements – Step by Step Guide
Follow these simple steps to enroll your child in New York Public School.
Step 1- Contact your public school to apply for registration. The school can help you with your application. You can do this by visiting the school or by simply requesting an online form.
Step 2- Submit your local school application as soon as possible, along with copies. In addition, your child’s birth certificate, proof of your child’s vaccinations, proof of your current address, copies of family court orders to verify proof of name or custody arrangements.
Step 3- You will receive a letter from the public school offering a place (according to the Rules) or stating that there is no place.
Step 4- If you have an offer of a place and would like to accept it, visit the school to complete the enrollment process.
New York’s Top 10 Public Schools
Nay York has renowned public schools for students on a budget. Here you will see a complete overview of these best public schools in New York.
#1. Stuyvesant High School Day
Stuyvesant High School is the highest rated public school located in New York City. It has 3,384 students in grades 12-21 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:9.
According to the results of state tests, 99% of students know at least mathematics and 99% can read. This shows that the majority of students are doing much better than before entering this school.
At Stuyvesant Public High School, your child will have the opportunity to take an Advanced Placement course and pass exams. The participation rate in advanced placement at Stuyvesant High School is 89%.
The total number of minority students is 81%, and 43% of students are economically disadvantaged. This is one of the best public schools in New York.
#2. The Bronx High School of Science
The Bronx High School of Science is the highest ranked public school located in the Bronx, New York. School students 2.983 9 students in grades 12-21 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:99. According to the results of state examinations, 99% of students are proficient in at least math and 99% in reading.
The Bronx High School of Science is ranked 2nd best public school in New York City.
Students have the opportunity to take coursework and Advanced Placement® exams. The AP participation rate at the Bronx Graduate School of Natural Sciences is 95%.
The total number of minority students is 78% and 43% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Ranked 35th Nationally, Bronx High School, 5th in NYC High Schools, 6th in NYC, NYC Area High Schools, 2nd in New York Public School High Schools and 27th. in STEM high schools.
#3. Staten Island Technical School
Staten Island Technical High School is the highest ranked public school located in Staten Island, New York. It has 1,334 students 9-12 classes with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to the results of state tests, 99% of students have at least math, and 99% – reading.
Founded in 1988, it has consistently ranked among New York City’s top public schools in terms of alumni, Regents test scores, and attendance ever since.
According to Niche, it is ranked 3rd in New York Public Schools and 13th in the nation.
Your score on the Specialized High School Admissions Test determines admission to Staten Island Technical Schools.
#4. Townsend Harris High School
Townsend Harris High School is a top rated public school located in Flushing, New York. It has at least 1,221 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state examination results, 99% of students have at least a proficiency in mathematics and 99% in reading.
Townsend Harris High School is the fourth-best public school in New York City. Students have the opportunity to take coursework and Advanced Placement exams.
The AP participation rate at Townsend Harris High School is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 81% and 48% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Townshend Harris High School is ranked 12th nationally, 4th in NYC high schools, 1st in NYC, NY area high schools, 4th in public schools schools in New York and 155th in STEM high schools.
No. 5. Jericho Senior High School
Jericho High School is the highest ranked public school located in Jericho, New York. It has an estimated 1,164 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1.
According to state testing results, 99% of students are proficient in at least math and 99% in reading.
This is the only public school in the Jericho Union Free School District. The motto of Jericho High School is “Here Educational Excellence Begins”.
Ranked #5 out of 1,247 in New York City’s Best Public Schools and #5 in New York’s Best Public Schools list by Niche. The graduation rate is 98% and the average SAT score is 1400.
#6. Great Neck South High School
Great Neck South High School is the highest ranked public school located in Great Neck, NY. It has an estimated 1,250 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1.
According to the results of state testing, 99% of students know at least mathematics and 99% – reading.
Great Neck South High School is ranked 21st in New York schools, 188th nationally, and 6th among New York public schools.
The total number of minority students is 70%, and about 20 students of this school are economically disadvantaged. College readiness for this school is 78.2 out of 100.
#7. Syosset Senior High School, day
Syosset Senior High School is the highest ranked public school located in Syosset, New York. It has 2,233 students in grades 12-10 with a student-teacher ratio of 1:98. According to the results of state examinations, 99% of students have at least a knowledge of mathematics and 99% – reading.
Syosset High School is ranked 40th in New York. Refresher courses and exams at this school account for 81%. The total minority student population is 40% and at least 8% of the students studying here are economically disadvantaged. It serves as a public high school for residents of the Sysset Central School District.
#8. City College of New York Graduate School of Mathematics and Engineering
The City College of New York (CCNY) Graduate School of Mathematics and Engineering is the highest ranked public school located in NEW YORK, NY. It has 486 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. According to state examination results, 95% of students have at least a proficiency in mathematics and 95% in reading.
The CCNY Graduate School of Mathematics and Engineering ranks eighth among New York public high schools. Students have the opportunity to take coursework and Advanced Placement exams.
The AP Mathematics and Engineering High School participation rate at CCNY is 100%. The total number of minority students is 70%, and 40% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Ranking-wise, this school is ranked 28th nationally, 11th in NYC High Schools, 4th in NYC, NYC Area High Schools, 8th in New York Public Schools.
#9.
Graduate School of American Studies at Lehman College Bronx
The Graduate School of American Studies at Lehman College is a top-ranked public school also located in the Bronx, New York. It has 382 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.
According to state testing results, 95% of students have at least math skills and 95% in reading.
At Lehman College’s American Studies High School, students have the privilege of attending a small school with the resources of a large college.
Each class meets four days a week and lasts 55 minutes longer than the normal high school period. Students at this school also get one night off a week due to homework the next day.
#10. Roslyn High School
Roslyn High School is a top rated public school located in Roslyn Heights, New York. It has 1,065 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. According to state examination results, 96% of students have at least knowledge of mathematics and 99% – reading.
Roslyn High School is ranked 39th in New York and students also have the opportunity to take advanced courses and exams. The promotion participation rate in high school is 82%.
They have an overall minority enrollment rate of 30% and at least 13% of students are economically disadvantaged. It is the only high school in the Roslyn Union Free School District.
Conclusion
Edward Everett was the one who said that education is a better guarantee of freedom than a standing army.
When choosing the best public school to attend in New York, make sure it’s a place where your child can learn and is worth it in the long run.
References
- niche.com
- wallethub.com/edu
- growing nyc.cityofnewyork.us/
New York City’s Top 10 Public Schools in 2023
New York is the largest academic center in the United States. Its educational system is often described as first class.
Some important libraries and research centers around the world are located here. Schools in New York receive the second-highest annual amount of funding from the National Institutes of Health of any city in the United States.
The New York public school system has some of the best and worst public schools.
It is commonly said that investments in knowledge bring the greatest return. There are private and public schools in New York.
In this article, you’ll find the Top 10 New York Public Schools, admission requirements, a step-by-step guide to the enrollment process, and more.
Contents
- Why Attend Public School in New York?
- Cost of attending a public school in New York
- How do I choose a public school in New York?
- Who can apply to New York Public Schools?
- What qualifications do you need to get into New York Public Schools?
- New York Public School Admission Requirements – Step by Step Guide
- Top 10 Public Schools in New York
- #1. Stuyvesant High School, day
- #2. Bronx Graduate School of Science
- #3. Staten Island Technical School
- #4. Townshend Harris High School
- #5. Jericho Senior High School
- #6. Great Neck South High School
- #7. Syosset Senior High School, day
- No. 8. Graduate School of Mathematics and Engineering City College of New York
- No. 9. Graduate School of American Studies at Lehman College Bronx
- #10. Roslyn High School
- #1.
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
Stuyvesant High School, day Why attend a public school in New York?
There are a number of reasons why attending a public school in New York is beneficial. Here are a few.
- New York Public School students can tour museums and visit prestigious sites to learn everything from state history to historic gardens.
- The quality of schools in New York is not entirely bad. Classes are taught by successful and brilliant teachers who excel in their fields.
- The government is more interested in the New York public school system than the private school system. Thus, this opens up networks for your child, as various leaders are likely to visit these schools from time to time.
- There are many scholarship programs for public schools and the tuition fees are really low compared to private schools.
- If your child is between the ages of 5 and 21, they are eligible for free public education.
- NYC public schools have counseling services that can refer students for free to students who need mental health support.
NYC Public School Attendance Fee
The New York State Department of Education sets an annual tuition fee for non-NYC public school students.
Grades K-6: Tuition is $5,253 for general education students and $4,892 for special education students.
Grades 7-12: Tuition is $7,040 for general education students and $13,007 for special education students.
How do I choose a public school in New York?
Every public school in New York has a website called “MySchools”. The website has information about schools in all 32 New York City counties, grouped by borough.
It also shows whether each school is accessible to children with disabilities and the methods of admission to these schools.
MySchools provides reference information and performance indicators for every New York City public school, and school counselors and family service centers can provide helpful information.
There are also forums available where people can post their school reviews according to their experience.
When choosing a good public school, you can do so by browsing MySchool from the comfort of your home. You can also visit schools, attend information sessions, and talk to current parents and students to help you make an informed decision.
Who can apply to New York Public School?
The New York City Department of Education is made up of over 1,800 public schools.
In New York, students apply to high school in 8th grade.
Current 9th grade students (who are not repeating 9th grade) may also apply for 10th grade programs.
To apply to New York Public School, you must:
- New Yorker
- Eighth grade student or new ninth grader.
- Current students of public districts and charter schools
- Disabled student
- Private or parish school students
- Student with accessibility needs
- English language student
- Immigrant student
- Student in temporary housing
- LGBTQ and gender nonconforming students
- Students with children
- Student who just wants to go to public school
What qualifications do you need to get into New York Public Schools?
The requirements are likely to be different if you are enrolling your child for the first time or transferring from another school.
As a parent, in order to successfully enroll your child in a public school in your area, you will need to provide quite a few documents, such as:
- General application form.
- A certified copy of your child’s birth certificate.
- Emergency contact details for parents or guardians.
- Proof of residence.
- Proof of guardianship or guardianship.
- Record of vaccinations
During the application period, you can apply in one of the following three ways:
- Online with MySchools
- Via school counselor
- Through the
Family Service Center
New York Public School Enrollment Requirements – Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these simple steps to enroll your child in New York Public School.
Step 1- Contact your public school to apply for registration. The school can help you with your application. You can do this by visiting the school or by simply requesting an online form.
Step 2- Submit your local school enrollment application as soon as possible, along with copies. In addition, your child’s birth certificate, proof of your child’s vaccinations, proof of your current address, copies of family court orders to verify proof of name or custody arrangements.
Step 3- You will receive a letter from the public school offering a place (according to the Rules) or stating that there is no place.
Step 4- If you have an offer of a place and would like to accept it, please visit the school to complete the enrollment process.
New York’s Top 10 Public Schools
Nay York has renowned public schools for students on a budget. Here you will see a complete overview of these best public schools in New York.
#1. Stuyvesant High School Day
Stuyvesant High School is the highest rated public school located in New York City.
It trains 3,384 9a student in grades 12–21 at a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:XNUMX.
According to the results of state tests, 99% of students know at least mathematics and 99% can read. This shows that the majority of students are doing much better than before entering this school.
At Stuyvesant Public High School, your child will have the opportunity to take an Advanced Placement course and pass exams. The Participation Rate in Advanced Placement at Stuyvesant High School is 89%.
The total number of minority students is 81%, and 43% of students are economically disadvantaged. This is one of the best public schools in New York.
#2. The Bronx High School of Science
The Bronx High School of Science is the highest ranked public school located in the Bronx, New York. The school has 2,983 9 students in grades 12-21 with a student-teacher ratio of 1:99. According to state examination results, 99% of students are proficient in at least math and 9% in reading.
The Bronx High School of Science is ranked 2nd best public school in New York City. Students have the opportunity to take coursework and Advanced Placement® exams. The AP participation rate at the Bronx Graduate School of Natural Sciences is 95%.
The total number of minority students is 78% and 43% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Ranked 35th Nationally, Bronx High School, 5th in NYC High Schools, 6th in NYC, NYC Area High Schools, 2nd in New York Public School High Schools and 27th. in STEM high schools.
#3. Staten Island Technical School
Staten Island Technical High School is the highest ranked public school located in Staten Island, New York. It has 1,334 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to government test scores, 99% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% are proficient in reading.
Founded in 1988, it has consistently ranked among New York City’s top public schools in terms of alumni, Regents test scores, and attendance ever since.
It is ranked 3rd in New York Public Schools and 13th in the nation according to Niche. Your score on the Specialized High School Admissions Test determines admission to Staten Island Technical Schools.
#4. Townsend Harris High School
Townsend Harris High School is a top rated public school located in Flushing, New York. It has at least 1,221 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19to 1. According to the results of state examinations, 99% of students have at least knowledge of mathematics and 99% – reading.
Townsend Harris High School is the fourth-best public school in New York City. Students have the opportunity to take coursework and Advanced Placement exams.
The AP participation rate at Townsend Harris High School is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 81% and 48% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Townshend Harris High School is ranked 12th nationally, 4th in NYC high schools, 1st in NYC, NY area high schools, 4th in public schools schools in New York and 155th in STEM high schools.
#5. Jericho Senior High School
Jericho High School is the highest ranked public school located in Jericho, New York. It has an estimated 1,164 students9–12 grades with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1.
According to the results of state testing, 99% of students have at least math skills and 99% in reading.
This is the only public school in the Jericho Union Free School District. The motto of Jericho High School is “Here Educational Excellence Begins”.
Ranked #5 out of 1,247 in New York City’s Best Public Schools and #5 in New York City’s Best Public Schools list, according to Niche. Release level is 98% and an average SAT score of 1400.
#6. Great Neck South High School
Great Neck South High School is the highest ranked public school located in Great Neck, NY. It has an estimated 1,250 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1.
According to state testing results, 99% of students are proficient in at least math and 99% in reading.
Great Neck South High School is ranked 21st in New York schools, 188th nationally, and 6th among New York public schools.
The total number of minority students is 70% and about 20 students in this school are economically disadvantaged. College readiness for this school is 78.2 out of 100.
#7. Syosset Senior High School, day
Syosset Senior High School is the highest ranked public school located in Syosset, New York. It has 2,233 9 students in grades 12-10 with a student-teacher ratio of 1:98. According to the results of state examinations, 99% of students have at least knowledge of mathematics and XNUMX% – reading.
Syosset High School is ranked 40th in New York. Refresher courses and exams at this school account for 81%. The total minority student population is 40% and at least 8% of the students studying here are economically disadvantaged. It serves as a public high school for residents of the Sysset Central School District.
#8. City College of New York Graduate School of Mathematics and Engineering
The City College of New York (CCNY) Graduate School of Mathematics and Engineering is the highest ranked public school located in NEW YORK, NY. It has 486 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. According to state examination results, 95% of students have at least a proficiency in mathematics and 95% in reading.
The CCNY Graduate School of Mathematics and Engineering ranks eighth among New York public high schools. Students have the opportunity to take coursework and Advanced Placement exams.
The AP Mathematics and Engineering High School participation rate at CCNY is 100%. The total number of minority students is 70%, and 40% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Ranking-wise, this school is ranked 28th nationally, 11th in NYC High Schools, 4th in NYC, NYC Area High Schools, 8th in New York Public Schools.
#9.
Graduate School of American Studies at Lehman College Bronx
The Graduate School of American Studies at Lehman College is a top-ranked public school also located in the Bronx, New York. It has 382 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.
According to state testing results, 95% of students have at least math skills and 95% in reading.
At Lehman College’s American Studies High School, students have the privilege of attending a small school with the resources of a large college.
Each class meets four days a week and lasts 55 minutes longer than the normal high school period. Students at this school also get one night off a week due to homework the next day.
#10. Roslyn High School
Roslyn High School is a top rated public school located in Roslyn Heights, New York. It has 1,065 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. According to state examination results, 96% of students have at least knowledge of mathematics and 99% – reading.