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Go Wheatley!

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Long Island has yet again shown itself as a hub of educational excellence, with 11 of its school districts landing among the top 100 in the United States, according to Niche’s 2025 Best Schools rankings, posted Friday afternoon.

Of those, three Long Island districts secured positions in the top 10, cementing the region’s dominance in the rankings.

Niche, an organization known for its comprehensive school and neighborhood rankings, assesses districts across America based on a range of factors, including academic performance, teacher quality, college readiness, and student and parent reviews. Niche’s annual Best Schools report also incorporates data from the U.S. Department of Education, standardized test scores and graduation rates.

Long Island’s top performers

East Williston, home to the prestigious Wheatley School that serves grades 8-12, is the top-ranked Long Island district, placing No. 4 in the nation — up significantly from No. 40 in Niche’s 2024 rankings. The relatively small district — it educates about 1,600 students — is ranked No. 1 in New York state, jumping eight spots from last year.

Following closely behind on the national list is Syosset, which made a giant leap to No. 5 in the country, up from No. 21 in 2024. Syosset is ranked No. 2 in the state, having climbed four spots from last year’s No. 6 position.

Meanwhile, Jericho, which held the top spot in New York in 2024, fell back to No. 3 in the state and No. 11 nationally. Roslyn is No. 4 in the state and No. 15 in the country, the report said.

Suffolk County’s highest-ranked district, Half Hollow Hills, placed No. 20 in the nation and No. 6 in New York.

Region dominates New York top school districts rankings

Nine of the top 10 school districts in New York are located on Long Island, according to Niche’s rankings. Scarsdale Union Free School District, at No. 5, is the only non-Long Island district to make the top 10. In fact, 25 of the top 50 New York districts are on Long Island, further emphasizing the region’s concentration of educational prowess.

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