2024 Places with the Best Public Schools in America

#1 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Scarsdale

Suburb of New York City, NY,

35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Scarsdale is a safe, vibrant town with easy access to the city and central Ave. Scarsdale is perfectly located and there is a wide range of neighborhoods. These neighborhoods range from big houses to....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 18,061,

#2 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

West Lake Hills

Suburb of Austin, TX,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Westlake Hills is one of the best places in Austin to grow a family and raise children! Having one of the best public school districts in the state, Westlake Hills has opportunities for children....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 3,360,

#3 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Rollingwood

Suburb of Austin, TX,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Great neighborhood with nice trees and ability to walk anywhere without fear. Very good access anywhere in austin..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,514,

#4 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Long Grove

Suburb of Chicago, IL,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Visitor says We visited friends here a few years ago. It was a very nice place to visit and seems like it would be a great place to live..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 8,279,

#5 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Lincolnshire

Suburb of Chicago, IL,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Lincolnshire is a great community of people with excellent schools. D103, a K-8 district is located in Lincolnshire that is one of the main reason people move here as well as for being a feeder to....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 7,907,

#6 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Roosevelt

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Former Resident says People leave you alone here and you can have privacy but there’s still a strong sense of community. A few gossips in town but that’s to be expected. You can leave your doors unlocked without fear.....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,037,

#7 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Devon

Suburb of Philadelphia, PA,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Close to a lot of shopping, unaffordable housing, old money mainline communities, low crime rates, great restaurants nearby.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,890,

#8 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Berwyn

Suburb of Philadelphia, PA,

33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Small town, not a ton to do but it is very safe and the access to Philadelphia is wonderful. Ive lived here my whole life and like it a lot..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 3,700,

#9 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Chesterbrook

Suburb of Philadelphia, PA,

56 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Chesterbrook is not the community it used to be. The Township allowed much denser development in a large section that was once a larger shopping center featuring a supermarket. This section is the....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 5,428,

#10 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Buffalo Grove

Suburb of Chicago, IL,

179 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Very quiet but needs more diversity. Conservative area. School staff is great. No major crime is a plus..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 42,934,

#11 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Woodbury

Suburb of New York City, NY,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says This is a beautiful upscale town With a growing number of residences for older adults, who make up much of a population. There’ are many families moving back to the community to raise their children....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 9,169,

#12 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Lexington

Suburb of Boston, MA,

103 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Former Resident says It was very safe, green, and the standard of living is very high. The only thing is because of the quaint nature of the town, it is extremely expensive! Many people who used to live there can no....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 34,221,

#13 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Syosset

Suburb of New York City, NY,

87 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Lots of real estate and homes available to your needs. Many schools in the district and lots of children..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 18,807,

#14 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Radnor Township

Suburb of Philadelphia, PA,

48 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says World class public schools, VERY old money, beautiful houses, very privileged people, lots have second houses (though not the majority of people). Very safe, very expensive, not a strong sense of....

Read 48 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 33,260,

#15 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Hinsdale

Suburb of Chicago, IL,

50 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says The best area to raise a family-safe, clean, excellent schools, friendly people! Hinsdale is a beautiful town and community. Our family feels so lucky to live here..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 17,169,

#16 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Fairbanks Ranch

Suburb of San Diego, CA,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 3,014,

#17 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Rancho Santa Fe

Suburb of San Diego, CA,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Rancho Santa Fe is small and tight-knit town. There are plenty of community events throughout the year, such as concerts, farmer's markets, and holiday celebrations. Another great thing about Rancho Santa Fe is its location. The town is situated just a few miles from the coast, which means residents can enjoy all the benefits of beach living without the crowds...In terms of education, Rancho Santa Fe has some of the best public and private schools in the area. Overall, Rancho Santa Fe is a wonderful place to live. It offers a high quality of life, a strong sense of community, and plenty of opportunities for recreation and education. If you are looking for....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 3,033,

#18 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Del Mar

Suburb of San Diego, CA,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I was adopted by A couple living in Del Mar, and I will miss its lovely weather when I go to college. I would like to see the roads repaved, that's it..

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 3,956,

#19 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Clarendon Hills

Suburb of Chicago, IL,

34 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Former Resident says Our family absolutely loves living in Clarendon Hills! The schools here are top-notch, providing our kids with a fantastic education. The community is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us....

Read 34 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 8,658,

#20 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Los Altos Hills

Suburb of San Jose, CA,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the open space, the wildlife, the feel of close to major freeways, jobs and activities yet feels far away from the noise of big city life..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 8,441,

#21 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Solana Beach

Suburb of San Diego, CA,

37 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Tucked away on Southern California's sun-kissed sands, Solona Beach is a coastal sanctuary that offers a unique combination of unspoiled beauty, easygoing charm, and a strong sense of community.....

Read 37 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 12,946,

#22 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Northbrook

Suburb of Chicago, IL,

100 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Northbrook is a great place to live. It is a safe neighborhood with lots of resources for public institutions like the high school and library. It is an expensive place to live, but quite nice if you....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 34,950,

#23 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Bannockburn

Suburb of Chicago, IL,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,065,

#24 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Short Hills

Suburb in New Jersey,

35 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Short Hills was a great place to go to school and to grow up in. The downtown area in Millburn was safe to roam around and hang out in with friends.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 14,448,

#25 Places with the Best Public Schools in America.

Bradford Woods

Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says While living in Bradford Woods, I have always loved the privacy of the area. It is covered in trees and woods which makes it feel homey as well..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,235,