| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City Department Of Education | New York | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | — | — | — | 73 |
How New York County compares
Its rating of 9/10 is above the New York average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in New York County, New York
New York County has 1 public school district covering 73 zip codes. The top-rated district in New York County is New York City Department Of Education (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in New York County, NY?
1 school district serves zip codes in New York County, NY. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in New York County, NY?
Of the districts serving New York County, New York City Department Of Education has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.