What school-related information is included in this dataset?

The dataset provides detailed information about New York schools, including school names, websites, geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude), and contact information (phone numbers and addresses). It also includes school ratings, number of reviews, and traffic-related metrics, such as daily traffic trends and accessibility data. Additionally, it captures price ranges for schools, tags related to school type, and accessibility features like wheelchair availability. These variables offer valuable insights for educational planning, parental decision-making, and resource allocation.

How many Educational Institutions in New York?

New York contains a number of 10,753 different educational institutions according to the dataset, with the accompanying map displaying the precise geographic locations of these institutions. This visualization reveals the dense clustering of institutions in central urban areas, particularly in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, while also showcasing the spread across suburban and less populated regions.

Key Insights:

1. Midtown-Midtown South leads the list with an impressive 305 educational institutions, establishing itself as the hub for learning and academic facilities in New York.
2. The Upper West Side and Borough Park follow, with 197 and 191 institutions respectively, reflecting their dense residential and family-oriented character.
3. Central Manhattan areas such as Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flatiron-Union Square and West Village also feature prominently, with 187 and 170 institutions, emphasizing their role as cultural and educational centers.

Distribution of Educational Institutions in the Neighborhoods of New York

This map visualizes the distribution of schools across New York neighborhoods, using a heatmap cluster to highlight areas with varying school concentrations. Bright yellow areas indicate high school density, typically in urban centers, while darker reddish regions represent areas with fewer schools, often in suburban or rural zones. 

The visualization is a valuable tool for educational planners, policymakers, and researchers, helping them identify underserved areas, plan for new schools, allocate resources, and ensure equitable access to education. By examining the school distribution patterns, users can make data-driven decisions to improve educational infrastructure and support targeted initiatives for school development

Which Educational Institutions are most common in New York?

This pie chart illustrates the distribution of school types across New York, highlighting the proportions of different educational institutions. Each segment represents a specific school category, providing a clear view of the relative number of schools in each group.

Key insights:

• Schools make up the largest portion, with 3,980 institutions, representing the majority of educational facilities in the dataset.
• Kindergartens account for 1,408 schools, emphasizing the strong presence of early childhood education institutions.
• Universities contribute 569 institutions, showing a moderate number of higher education facilities across the region.
• Colleges represent 647 institutions, further expanding the variety of educational options available.

By analyzing the dataset, more information can be gained to identify types of schools, university offerings & locations, and sociological information.

How many Educational Institutions have Phone Numbers?

This donut chart visualizes the distribution of records that have phone numbers versus those that don't in the dataset.

Key Insights:

• 87% of the records have phone numbers, highlighting that the majority of schools in the dataset are associated with contact information.
• 13% of the records are missing phone numbers, indicating some entries lack this essential detail.

This visualization is helpful for understanding how many schools in the dataset can be directly contacted, supporting efforts in outreach, communications, and data completeness assessments

What are the Top 10 Keywords Used in Search in New York Schools?

This bar chart illustrates the top 10 most frequently searched keywords across New York schools, as recorded in the “keywords_used_in_search” field. The most searched keyword, by far, was "road test" with over 19000 searches, highlighting a strong interest in driving-related services or information, possibly associated with driving schools or related programs. 

Following this, other commonly searched keywords included "patient", "lesson", and "learn", reflecting a general interest in educational services, health-related information, and various school offerings. These search patterns provide valuable insights into the areas of focus for the schools, potentially guiding curriculum planning, service offerings, and marketing strategies.