For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,864 students in Hempstead, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,133 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hempstead, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hempstead, NY are William S Covert School, Academy Charter School and Hempstead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Hempstead have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Hempstead, NY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William S Covert School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
379 Willow St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 N Franklin Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Grades: K-12
| 1,852 students
Rank: #33.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Charter School
Charter School
605 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Grades: K-10
| 825 students
Rank: #55.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
176 William St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Grades: 1-5
| 430 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson Main Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Grades: 1-6
| 395 students
Rank: #77.
David Paterson School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Fulton Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Grades: 1-6
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Lawrence Road Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Lawrence Rd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 918-1501
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 918-1501
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #99.
Front Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
436 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Grades: 5-6
| 340 students
Rank: #1010.
Joseph Mcneil School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 S Franklin St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Grades: 1-6
| 495 students
Rank: #1111.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: n/an/a
265 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
Grades: PK-1
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4000
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 392 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 393 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 403 students
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
Leadership Training Project 350 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Grades: 1-6
| 576 students
15 E Marshall St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Nassau Co. A.c.l.d. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Elk St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Hempstead, NY include William S Covert School, Academy Charter School and Hempstead High School.
How many public schools are located in Hempstead, NY?
13 public schools are located in Hempstead, NY.
What percentage of students in Hempstead, NY go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hempstead, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead, NY?
Hempstead, NY public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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