How many schools are in New York?

There are 6,041 schools in New York in our data as of 10/01/2024.

Which New York cities have the most schools?

New York (2,413), Buffalo (91), Rochester (64), Yonkers (57), Syracuse (40).

Checked Oct 21, 2026

6,041 schools in 809 cities and 62 counties · Data as of 10/01/2024

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With a population of 19,852,366, New York has 6,041 schools (3.0 per 10,000 people).
That is 16% fewer per resident than the national rate of 3.6 per 10,000.
By count, it is 4th in the country.
The most common type is Elementary School (2,548, 42%), followed by Private School (1,231) and High School (1,081).
The largest concentrations are in New York (2,413), Buffalo (91) and Rochester (64).

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How many schools are in New York?: There are 6,041 schools in New York in our data as of 10/01/2024.
Which New York cities have the most schools?: New York (2,413), Buffalo (91), Rochester (64), Yonkers (57), Syracuse (40).