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Key Facts:

1.1 million students
~1,700 schools
528 new schools since 2002
75,000 teachers
$24 billion annual budget

About Our Schools

The New York City Department of Education is the largest system of public schools in the United States, serving about 1.1 million students in nearly 1,700 schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are committed to providing useful information to parents and families and offering them multiple opportunities to participate in our City’s public school programs and initiatives.

Funding Our Schools

New York City's public schools use an innovative funding system to create equitable learning environments for all students.

Data About Schools

So that we can be transparent to taxpayers and the public can hold us accountable for the quality of the City's public schools, we collect and distribute a great deal of data about our schools and operations.

Chancellor and the Leadership Team

Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott leads the Department in conjunction with the leadership team, the Panel for Educational Policy, and the Community & Citywide Education Councils.

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About Us About Our Schools Frequently Asked Questions Funding Our Schools Data About Schools DOE Leadership News About NYC Schools Academics Choices & Enrollment Schools in the Community Offices & Programs Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety & Activities Performance & Accountability	About Us Key Facts: 1.1 million students ~1,700 schools 528 new schools since 2002 75,000 teachers $24 billion annual budget About Our Schools The New York City Department of Education is the largest system of public schools in the United States, serving about 1.1 million students in nearly 1,700 schools. Frequently Asked Questions We are committed to providing useful information to parents and families and offering them multiple opportunities to participate in our City’s public school programs and initiatives. Funding Our Schools New York City's public schools use an innovative funding system to create equitable learning environments for all students. Data About Schools So that we can be transparent to taxpayers and the public can hold us accountable for the quality of the City's public schools, we collect and distribute a great deal of data about our schools and operations. Chancellor and the Leadership Team Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott leads the Department in conjunction with the leadership team, the Panel for Educational Policy, and the Community & Citywide Education Councils. News About NYC Schools Press Releases In Our Schools Today Communications and Media Relations Office Sign up for updates