Best New York high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are top 25

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As the home state of the largest city in the country, it should not come as a shock that New York has one of the richest sports scenes in the country.

Countless legends of any number of sports got their starts roaming one of the state's numerous prolific high schools long before they became nationally known. From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Julius Erving, Abby Wambach, Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson and countless others, New York's a state that's ever-evolving with new stars rising every day.

Which high schools in New York are considered the best for athletes today?

According to a study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.

25. Wantagh Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 27

24. Saint Anthony's High School (Huntington Station)​

Total number of sports: 31

23. Bayport-Blue Point High School​

Total number of sports: 45

22. Corning-Painted Post High School​

Total number of sports: 29

21. Fayetteville-Manlius Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 27

20. Gen. Douglas MacArthur Senior High School (Levittown)​

Total number of sports: 36

19. Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)​

Total number of sports: 27

18. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 27

17. Rye High School​

Total number of sports: 26

16. Lindenhurst Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 33

15. Northport Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 53

14. Penfield Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 68

13. Cicero-North Syracuse High School​

Total number of sports: 46

12. Monroe-Woodbury High School (Central Valley)​

Total number of sports: 26

11. Commack High School​

Total number of sports: 32

10. Glens Falls Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 31

9. Half Hollow Hills High School West​

Total number of sports: 31

8. Pittsford-Mendon High School​

Total number of sports: 29

7. Maine-Endwell Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 24

6. McQuaid Jesuit Preparatory School (Rochester)​

Total number of sports: 19

5. Manhasset Secondary School​

Total number of sports: 37

4. Massapequa High School​

Total number of sports: 30

3. Clarence Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 31

2. Cornwall Central High School (New Windsor)​

Total number of sports: 27

1. Victor Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 33

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New York's best high schools for athletes in 2026 revealed

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