District, TZHS and SOMS Lead County’s 2026 Niche Rankings
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District, TZHS and SOMS Lead County’s 2026 Niche Rankings
The South Orangetown Central School District, Tappan Zee High School and South Orangetown Middle School have all placed first in the County in their respective categories of the recently released 2026 Niche Best Schools rankings!
Other statewide rankings of note:
- 18th for Best Public School Districts to Teach (41st in the US!)
- 32nd for Best Public High School Teachers
- 32nd for Best Public School District
- 40th for Best Public High School
- 31st for Best Public School District Teachers
Niche is a free resource that features school and school district profiles based on data provided by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Center for Educational Statistics, as well as reviews shared by parents/guardians, recent alumni, students and staff. Niche uses this profile data to develop its annual rankings.
This recognition reflects the South Orangetown community's enduring commitment to, and support of, our schools: Thank you!