STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Niche, the leading platform that connects students with colleges and schools, recently published its new 2024 Best Schools and Districts rankings.
Now in the 10th year, the rankings include updated data for 94,058 public schools, 30,809 private schools and 12,192 school districts nationwide.
While traditional rankings rely almost exclusively on metrics like test scores and academic performance, Niche’s rankings combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni and parents — with quantitative data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities and more.
“Deciding where to send their children to school is one of the most important decisions parents will have to make,” said Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche. “Primary and secondary education can set a trajectory for a person’s life that influences their future career path, their earning potential, and the impact they will make on the world. Our 2024 K-12 rankings are one tool we hope will help make families feel confident in their choices for laying the foundation for their children’s futures.”
Niche ranked school districts across the country, including those in New York City.
Some districts in the five boroughs ranked higher than others — but Staten Island made its way into the top 10 of the best public school districts in New York City.
Staten Island’s District 31 — which encompasses the entire borough of public schools — ranked the 4th best district in New York City. It also ranked 94th in the best school districts in New York State.
Here are Staten Island’s other rankings:
- Most Diverse School Districts in America – #28 of 11,549
- Best Places to Teach in America – #549 of 11,822
- Best School Districts in America – #839 of 10,932
- Most Diverse School Districts in New York – #3 of 683
The district received an overall grade of an “A,” based on a number of factors like…
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