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• 2026 New York state test results: preliminary release and next update

  What the preliminary 2026 ELA, math and science release means, and why final school-level results are not yet used in NYC School Ratings.

• 2026 NYC School Survey: results and what they mean for families

  Explore NYC family, teacher, student and early-childhood survey results, with participation context and links to individual school feedback.

• 2026 NYC family survey: participation and school experience

  See how family survey participation changed across NYC boroughs and how to use school-level feedback on education, communication and trust.

• 2026 NYC teacher survey: teaching, collaboration and leadership

  Understand teacher survey feedback on instruction, professional development and leadership, and how to read it alongside family and student results.

• 2026 NYC student survey: a new baseline for school experience

  Explore the new 2026 student survey baseline, including school safety feedback, and understand why previous-year comparisons are not valid.

• 2026 NYC early-childhood survey: family and teacher feedback

  Understand Birth-to-5 survey feedback for NYC early-childhood centers, including what it can and cannot tell you about 2-K, 3-K and pre-K.

• School survey methodology, sources and limitations

  How NYC School Ratings links official survey results to schools, preserves missing values and separates respondent groups, years and rating calculations.

• Does Neighborhood Crime Predict NYC School Quality? We Analyzed 1,500 Schools

  We crunched NYPD complaint data against academic ratings for every NYC public school. The Pearson correlation between neighborhood safety and school quality is r = 0.09 — essentially zero. Across all 5 safety quintiles, average school ratings are flat. Half of NYC school districts even show a negative correlation. Here's the methodology and what it means.

• Diamonds in the Rough: 15 Top-Rated NYC Public Schools in High-Crime Neighborhoods (2026 Data)

  Using new NYPD-backed Neighborhood Safety Index data, we identified 72 NYC public schools that score 95+ academically while sitting in the bottom third for neighborhood safety. The Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn dominate this list — and the data shows that ZIP-code crime is a near-zero predictor of school quality (r = 0.09).

• Best NYC Kindergartens 2026: Top-Rated Programs by Borough

  Discover the highest-rated kindergarten programs in New York City. Our data-driven analysis ranks the best K programs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island based on test scores, climate ratings, and parent reviews.

• Best NYC Elementary Schools 2026: Complete Rankings & Guide

  The definitive guide to NYC's top elementary schools. See rankings for all five boroughs based on academic performance, school climate, and progress scores. Includes neighborhood breakdowns and enrollment tips.

• Best NYC Middle Schools 2026: Top Programs for Grades 6-8

  Find the best middle schools in NYC for your child. Our comprehensive rankings cover academic excellence, specialized programs, and what makes each school stand out for grades 6-8.

• Best NYC Charter Schools 2026: Ranked by Test Scores, Lottery Odds & Waitlists

  See which NYC charter schools have the best test scores, shortest waitlists, and highest lottery odds for 2026. Success Academy, KIPP, Achievement First and 100+ schools ranked with real data.

• NYC Pre-K, 3-K & Kindergarten Admissions 2025: Which Schools Are Most Competitive?

  Our analysis of NYC DOE admissions data reveals which Pre-K, 3-K, and Kindergarten programs are most in-demand. See competitiveness ratings, application-to-seat ratios, and offer rates for every NYC school.

• NYC Schools 2025: The COVID Recovery Story

  How NYC schools bounced back from pandemic learning loss. Our analysis of 2025 test scores reveals a remarkable recovery - with proficiency rates now exceeding pre-COVID levels.

• What 2023-24 NYC DOE Data Tells Us About School Education Quality

  A comprehensive analysis of NYC school performance data reveals significant disparities across districts, the impact of economic factors, and what parents should know when choosing a school.