Greenpoint Driving School
“I got my license in less than a month when I was told by other schools it would take much longer.”
Best Driving Schools near Manhattan, NY
These schools serve Manhattan from nearby bases in towns including New York, Elmhurst and Bronx.
15 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · all 15 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Middletown Road Driving School
“The staff created a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment that made it easy to learn, improve, and really hone my driving skills.”
Gold Success Driving School
“If you're looking for a driving instructor who genuinely knows how to teach and communicate, I highly recommend Frank.”
Deshi Driving School
“Thanks to their guidance and clear instruction, I was able to pass my road exam on my first try!”
Ferrari Driving School
“They were able to get me a fast road test date within days and accommodate my busy schedule .”
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Atlas Driving School
“Atlas Driving School is one of the best I've attended, they supple students with informative pamphlets to ensure passing once you buckle down and study you are sure to pass.”
The 15 schools listed for Manhattan, NY teach driving. Lessons happen on the road rather than at an address, so the area a school covers matters more than where its office sits; details come from what each one publishes.
Area overview: Manhattan, NY
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 3.6 to 5.0 across 10,300 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; all 15 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I book driving lessons online with schools listed for Manhattan?
2 of the 15 schools take online bookings. Even so, a phone call before the first lesson is worth making, because you want to hear the instructor who will actually be in the car rather than a booking system that assigns whoever is free.
US ONE Driving School
“Super easy to book classes + both instructors are awesome and encouraging.”
Professional Driving School of the Americas
“If you're nervous about driving, lacking confidence, or just want an instructor who is professional, supportive, and excellent at what he does, ask for Gerry”
Ideal Driving School
“My instructor, Carlos, taught me how to parallel park, make a 3-point turn (a K-turn), and, most importantly, to trust myself on the road.”
A Plus Driving School
“I learned with Lippi and she was amazing, taught me very will and passed my driving exam first try.”
Barnes Driving School
“He gets the job done very efficiently, with exact step-by-step guide to follow to pass, he is highly professional teacher, very responsive and will find test slots quickly too.”
Janice Driving School
“I failed my test on the first attempt but they encouraged me and finally passed my test on the second attempt.”
Blue Steel Auto School
“I had zero driving experience and after ~30 lessons over the course of 5 months, I passed my road test on my first attempt.”
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Confident Driver Driving School
“He gave me helpful tips throughout the lesson and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand”
Revolution Driving School
“These people love what they do and want you to pass, and you will if you listen and do what they say.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Manhattan
- “Very professional and highly qualified instructor and he also helps to boost your confidence so you feel calm in the road test.” — from a review of Revolution Driving School
- “Road test preparation with Zack was excellent. He was patient, professional, and made me feel confident on test day.” — from a review of Professional Driving School of the Americas
- “The instructors were patient, professional, and gave me the confidence I needed to pass my road test.” — from a review of Middletown Road Driving School
- “A special thanks to Omari, my instructor, who was so calm and patient and really built my confidence to drive and pass the driving test!” — from a review of Confident Driver Driving School
- “If you require an instructor who is professional, respectful, and actually dedicated to helping you improve, I would 100% recommend Carlos to anyone doing their road test!” — from a review of Ideal Driving School
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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