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Like in all colonies, education in the New York colony started as very basic. Most males only attended school until third grade. Some attended to 8th but most boys became apprentices. Girls were taught at home by their mothers.

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Education in New York colonies included religious studies for all students. Higher education was only for white males and some were as young as 15.

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