For the 2024 school year, there are 73 public middle schools serving 60,136 students in Nassau County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, NY are Locust Valley High School, Garden City Middle School and Jericho Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Middle schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nassau County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Locust Valley High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5100
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 644 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
98 Cherry Valley Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jericho Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Searingtown School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 Beverly Dr
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8500
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8500
Grades: K-11
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Willets Road School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 I U Willets Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Grades: 5-7
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Wheatley School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Bacon Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-7804
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-7804
Grades: 8-12
| 696 students
Rank: #88.
Mineola High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Armstrong Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 237-2600
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 237-2600
Grades: 8-12
| 1,077 students
Rank: #99.
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Leonard Blvd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
Grades: 7-12
| 1,763 students
Rank: #1010.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1111.
Elmont Memorial High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Ridge Rd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 488-9200
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 488-9200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #1212.
H B Mattlin Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Washington Ave
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3250
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3250
Grades: 5-8
| 773 students
Rank: #1313.
Roslyn Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 Locust Ln
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5201
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5201
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #1414.
H B Thompson Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Rank: #1515.
Manhasset Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7500
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7500
Grades: 7-8
| 509 students
Rank: #1616.
Herricks Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Hilldale Dr
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8600
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,059 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Floral Park Memorial High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Locust St
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9300
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 1,328 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
H Frank Carey High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Poppy Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 539-9400
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 539-9400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,599 students
Rank: #1919.
South Woods Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #2020.
Great Neck South Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #2121.
Valley Stream South High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Jedwood Pl
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Grades: 7-12
| 1,248 students
Rank: #2222.
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Central Park Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3308
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3308
Grades: 5-8
| 848 students
Rank: #2323.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Broadway
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4201
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4201
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #2424.
Great Neck North Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #2525.
Grand Avenue Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Grand Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1100
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1100
Grades: 7-8
| 870 students
Rank: #2626.
Ann Macarthur Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Ryefield Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5350
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5350
Grades: K-9
| 201 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Birch School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Central Pkwy
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Grades: K-10
| 538 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Locust Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5200
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5200
Grades: 6-9
| 466 students
Rank: #2929.
Sewanhaka High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Tulip Ave
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9600
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,577 students
Rank: #3030.
Valley Stream North High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 Herman Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 564-5510
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 564-5510
Grades: 7-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #3131.
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
443 Ocean Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 567 students
Rank: #3232.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #3333.
Merrick Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1870 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Grades: 7-8
| 789 students
Rank: #3434.
Woodmere Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Peninsula Blvd
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #3535.
Carle Place Middle Senior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
168 Cherry Ln
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6433
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6433
Grades: 7-12
| 580 students
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Nassau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
322 Blackheath Rd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Grades: PK
| 241 students
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
Grades: K-6
| 334 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
County Of Nassau/correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-4200
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-4200
Grades: 12
| 1 students
6 Cross St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 237-2100
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 237-2100
Grades: 1-5
| 216 students
55 Centre Avenue
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Oakwood Avenue
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
2600 Regent Place
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leadership Training Project 350 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Levittown Memorial Spec Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
150 Abbey Ln
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-8320
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-8320
Grades: Inquire with school
| 109 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
2501 Milburn Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9358
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9358
Grades: n/a
| 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
Nassau County Childrens Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Carmen Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
Westbury, NY 11590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
61 Carman Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 227-7403
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 227-7403
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Nassau Haven (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
330 Old Country Rd
Mineola, NY 11501
Mineola, NY 11501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
761 Woodfield St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33 Bedford Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Grades: K
| 292 students
Port Washington Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1288 Port Washington
Port Washington, NY 11050
Port Washington, NY 11050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakwood Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St Christopher-ottilie (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1 Alexander Place
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St Marys Family And Childrens Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
Syosset, NY 11791
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
835 Demott Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9366
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Walkabout For Young Women And Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
155 Guy Lombardo Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
Freeport, NY 11520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wayside Home Shl For Girls (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1461 Dutch Broadway
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
One West Wheeler Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 557 students
121 Jackson Ave
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 237-2900
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 237-2900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, NY include Locust Valley High School, Garden City Middle School and Jericho Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nassau County, NY?
73 public middle schools are located in Nassau County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County, NY?
Nassau County, NY public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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