These Are The Best Schools In NYC: 2025 Rankings

NEW YORK CITY — Throughout 2025, various publications released “best of” lists to help guide New Yorkers' educational choices, from the best elementary schools to the best colleges and universities to pursue a degree.

New York City figured prominently in several data analyses and study-driven rankings on education from U.S. News & World Report and other publications.

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

• These Are The Top Elementary Schools In NY, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
• These NYC High Schools Made The State's Top 25, New Report Says

New York City colleges were prominently featured in rankings as well.

• 65 NY Colleges Among 500 ‘That Shine’ With Top Salaries For Grads: Forbes

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