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2024 Best School Districts in the New York City Area

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  1. #5 Best School Districts in New York City Area.

    Half Hollow Hills Central School District

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    DIX HILLS, NY,

    38 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says As a new senior who moved from Asia to America, I found Half Hollow Central School District very welcoming. It was beautiful and comforting to see how assuring the whole community is and how....

    Read 38 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 9,

    Students: 7,317,

  2. #8 Best School Districts in New York City Area.

    Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District

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    WOODMERE, NY,

    16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We chose Hewlett Woodmere because of its proximity to our family in Brooklyn and Queens as well as proximity to Manhattan. The town is also close to JFK. We are able to maintain a small town....

    Read 16 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 5,

    Students: 2,884,

  3. #12 Best School Districts in New York City Area.

    New Canaan Public Schools

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    NEW CANAAN, CT,

    21 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My experience of high school started rocky and then made me ready for college.Freshman year of high school was during Covid and in the throws of e-learning. Both of my parents worked outside of the home which meant I was alone during the day.I failed one of my classes the first semester.Had to go to summer school to make the class up. This disappointing failure made me realize I need to make changes. My guidance counselor recommended me to enroll in the ACES program.I became to learn better studying and time management skills with my enrollment this program.With the guidance and mentorship from this program I achieved Student of the Month. Then for the rest of my time at New Canaan High School, I achieved honor and high honor rolls.Senior year, I have been accepted into a small liberal arts college with a merit scholarship.From a failing freshman to now a successful senior year to a student on his way and ready for college, I feel confident I am now ready for college...

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 5,

    Students: 4,175,

  4. #15 Best School Districts in New York City Area.

    Herricks Union Free School District

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    NEW HYDE PARK, NY,

    56 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I overall have liked Herricks, although I have felt they haven't always dealt with situations in the best manner. They have the tendency to sweep more serious things under the rug or rebrand them to....

    Read 56 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 5,

    Students: 4,258,

  5. #18 Best School Districts in New York City Area.

    Ridgewood Public School District

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    RIDGEWOOD, NJ,

    35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Ridgewood High Schools's motto, "A Tradition of Excellence" is not reflective of RHS's population. Ridgewood goes beyond excellence. Every year Ridgewood administration is constantly finding new ways....

    Read 35 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 10,

    Students: 5,604,

  6. #19 Best School Districts in New York City Area.

    Manhasset Union Free School District

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    MANHASSET, NY,

    17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Pros: Excellent teaching staff (except for a lot of the English department). Very well equipped school with tons of resources, quality education, and amazing scholastic, athletic, and creative...Cons: Sometimes toxic social and academic environment. People are all competing for ivy league spots and there is a lot of grade and accolade comparison among students. There are also a lot of issues....

    Read 17 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 4,

    Students: 3,021,

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