New York is one of the most populous places in the United States. There are around 8 million people who live in the city. With endless things to do in New York City and the suburbs, it shows why this city is such an attractive place to live for families. There's so much to learn and to do. There are also so many educational opportunities in New York.
Ranked fourth in school quality and ninth in overall education among the fifty states, New York is easily one of the best places to send your kids to school. However, New York also has some of the largest school districts of any state. Looking at the seven largest school districts in New York can help you decide where to send your kids to school.
New York City Geographic District No. 31
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New York City Geographic District No. 31 has 72 schools with around 60,000 students, making it one of the largest school districts in New York. One of the most unique things about this school is that it's ranked in the top 20% of all 787 school districts in New York. Additionally, it's also in the top 10 for most diverse. The teacher-student ratio is 10:1.
Some of the best schools in this district include Staten Island Technical High School and High School for International Studies.
Here are the schools that make up the 72 schools in this district.
- 50 elementary and middle schools
- 22 high schools
New York City Geographic District No. 2
New York City Geographic District No. 2 is next on the list of biggest school districts in New York, with 118 schools and roughly 66,000 students. The average student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1. This school district also has some of the highest-rated schools, with 80% of students proficient in math and reading.
These are how the 118 schools are divided in this district.
- 36 elementary and middle schools
- 24 middle schools
- 71
New York City Geographic District No. 24
New York City Geographic District No. 24 is a smaller school district, with only 56 schools and 51,000 students. This school district has a small student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1. It also has Bard High School Early College Queens, nationally ranked as one of the best high schools in the country.
These are the schools that make up New York City Geographic District No. 24.
- 26 elementary
- 7 middle schools
- 15 high schools
New York City Geographic District No. 20
New York City Geographic District No. 20 has 45 schools and serves a little over 47,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, this school district can keep class sizes small and give students enough individualized attention. Some of the top schools in this district include Brooklyn School of Inquiry and Forth Hamilton High School.
This is how the district breakds up the schools between elementary and high school.
- 32 elementary schools and middle schools
- 13 high schools
New York City Geographic District No. 10
New York City Geographic District No. 10 is another one of the largest school districts in New York, with 84 schools and 46,00 students. The rankings for this district are far above average, achieving a ranking of 7.10, which is in the top 50% of New York schools. They also have a smaller ratio than most schools in New York, with a ratio of 11:1.
These are the schools that are included in this school district.
- 74 elementary and junior high schools
- 8 high schools
New York City Geographic District No. 27
New York City Geographic District No. 27 is next on the list of the biggest school districts in New York, 63 schools with around 43,000 students. This school district is also ranked in the top 50% of schools that have students who achieve
These schools are part of New York City Geographic District No. 27.
- 39 elementary schools and middle schools
- 24 high schools
New York City Geographic District No. 28
New York City Geographic District No. 28 may be the last on the list, but it still has a lot of schools with thousands of students. It has 50 schools and 37,000 students. One of the unique things about this school is that it's considered one of the most diverse and one of the best places to teach in New York.
These are the schools that are part of this district.
- 34 elementary schools
- 16 high schools
Which District Should You Choose?
New York offers a lot for families. There's scenery, history, and educational opportunities. While there's a lot to see, there are also a lot of educational opportunities in some of the largest school districts. These school districts offer tons of elementary schools as well as high schools. They give insight into where to live and what school may be best for you and your family.
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