John F Kennedy School

1-a Grassfield Rd
Great Neck, NY 11024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John F Kennedy School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John F Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

John F Kennedy School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

John F Kennedy School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#652 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
80-84%
52%
60-64%
49%
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F Kennedy School's ranking?
John F Kennedy School is ranked #652 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John F Kennedy School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E M Baker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
446 students attend John F Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of John F Kennedy School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy School offer ?
John F Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F Kennedy School part of?
John F Kennedy School is part of Great Neck Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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