The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a town or city which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Statewide: 55%
Top Ranked Cities With Best Public Schools in New York (2024-25)
City
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
100%
(5 out of 5)
(5 out of 5)
- Jericho Senior High School
Rank: #159 of 4,377 (Top 5%)
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%) - Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
Rank: #410 of 4,377 (Top 5%)
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%) - George A Jackson School
Rank: #566 of 4,377 (Top 10%)
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Jericho, NY Schools
Rank: #22.
83%
(10 out of 12)
(10 out of 12)
Rank: #3-43 - 4.
60%
(3 out of 5)
(3 out of 5)
Rank: #3-43 - 4.
60%
(3 out of 5)
(3 out of 5)
Rank: #55.
56%
(5 out of 9)
(5 out of 9)
- Great Neck North High School
Rank: #10 of 4,377 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%) - Great Neck South High School
Rank: #55 of 4,377 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%) - Lakeville Elementary School
Rank: #375 of 4,377 (Top 5%)
(Math: 95% | Reading: 88%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Great Neck, NY Schools
Rank: #66.
50%
(5 out of 10)
(5 out of 10)
Rank: #77.
40%
(4 out of 10)
(4 out of 10)
- P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
Rank: #140 of 4,377 (Top 5%)
(Math: 96% | Reading: 94%) - Academy For Excellence Through The Arts
Rank: #474 of 4,377 (Top 5%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%) - P.S. 101 School In The Gardens
Rank: #710 of 4,377 (Top 10%)
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80-84%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Forest Hills, NY Schools
Rank: #8-98 - 9.
25%
(3 out of 12)
(3 out of 12)
- P.S. 41 Crocheron
Rank: #554 of 4,377 (Top 10%)
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%) - Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Rank: #844 of 4,377 (Top 10%)
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%) - P.S. 205 Alexander Graham Bell
Rank: #856 of 4,377 (Top 10%)
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Bayside, NY Schools
Rank: #8-98 - 9.
25%
(3 out of 12)
(3 out of 12)
- Island Trees High School
Rank: #116 of 4,377 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%) - Division Avenue Senior High School
Rank: #375 of 4,377 (Top 5%)
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%) - Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
Rank: #492 of 4,377 (Top 10%)
(Math: 98% | Reading: 75-79%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Levittown, NY Schools
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.