NYC Public School Enrollment Sees Minimal Decline

Despite a slight drop, New York City's public school enrollment remains stable with ongoing efforts to meet state class size mandates.

New York City public school enrollment decreased by just 0.1% this year, maintaining relative stability after previous declines.
The current enrollment stands at approximately 911,000 students, including preschool through 12th grade.
A significant factor in previous enrollment increases was the influx of migrant students, which has slowed in recent months.
The city is working to comply with a state law requiring reduced class sizes, with 46% of classes currently meeting mandated caps.
Efforts to meet class size requirements include additional funding for schools that proactively reduce class sizes.