Best Bellmore Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,300 students in Bellmore, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bellmore, NY are John F Kennedy High School and Wellington C Mepham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellmore, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Bellmore have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Bellmore, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John F Kennedy High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Bellmore, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 Bellmore Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Wellington C Mepham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2401 Camp Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bellmore, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bellmore, NY include John F Kennedy High School and Wellington C Mepham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bellmore?
2 public high schools are located in Bellmore.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellmore?
Bellmore public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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