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These Are The Best Schools In NYC: 2023 Rankings

New York City colleges, universities and elementary and high schools ranked among the nation's best this year. Take a look back.

NEW YORK CITY — Throughout the year, various publications release “best of” lists to help guide New York City residents’ educational choices, from the best elementary schools to the best colleges and universities.

New York City figured prominently in several data analyses and study-driven rankings for education, from U.S. News & World Report, Niche, Newsweek and others. Some highlights:

According to U.S. News, New York City boasts several of the best high schools, middle schools and elementary schools.

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The ranking and review site Niche also weighed in on the best public schools, school districts and colleges. Read more:

  • Niche Best Colleges
    • Columbia University took the top spot on Niche's 2023 list, followed by Cornell farther upstate.
  • Niche Best Schools
    • The best school in New York City is in New Jersey, the new ranking says.

Some schools in New York City were designated National Blue Ribbon Schools by the Department of Education, including five schools in Queens.

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