Thirteen Long Island public school districts have been named among the top 20 i n New York State in the Niche 2026 Best School Districts rankings.

Syosset Central School District was listed as No. 1 in the state and second in the country.

The district of 7,016 students in grades K-12 received an A+ grade for multiple factors, its Niche description said, including its student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.

According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 78% in reading.

“This recognition is the culmination of years of dedication — by our kids, our teachers, our leaders and the behind-the-scenes staff who keep us moving forward," schools Superintendent Thomas Rogers said in an emailed statement. "It is also the product of our parents, our [school] board

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