There are over 800 public school districts in New York State, each of them distinctive and special in their own way. Whether in one of the major cities—New York, Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo—or in a rural county, the public schools in New York State are top-notch and follow a strictly enforced state curriculum. Each student attending public school in New York State must take and pass a Regents examination in English, math, science, global studies and American history and government in order to graduate. This high standard of achievement is merely a part of what makes NYS schools stand out above the rest.

Aside from exceptional curriculum standards, teachers in NYS public schools must possess not only a bachelor's degree, but also a master's degree, making them some of the most educated professionals in the country. Likewise, public schools in New York enjoy many technologies and resources that are not found anywhere else in the world. Such tools as Smart Boards, classroom laptops, wireless networks and specialized cameras are examples of the technology that can now be found in Intelligent Classrooms across the state. Public schools in New York are embracing the technological revolution and challenging students to become functional and responsible learners in an advanced world. For their commitment to education and achievement, the public schools in New York State are among the finest in the nation.