For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,298 students in East Meadow, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in East Meadow, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in East Meadow, NY are East Meadow High School, Mcvey Elementary School and Barnum Woods School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Meadow, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Meadow have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Meadow, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Meadow High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,517 students
Rank: #22.
Mcvey Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Devon St
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
Grades: K-5
| 830 students
Rank: #33.
Barnum Woods School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 May Ln
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 Old Westbury Rd
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 520-4400
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 520-4400
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 Wenwood Dr
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
Grades: 6-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #66.
Parkway School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
465 Bellmore Rd
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 679-3500
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 679-3500
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
East Meadow, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Meadow, NY?
The top ranked public schools in East Meadow, NY include East Meadow High School, Mcvey Elementary School and Barnum Woods School.
How many public schools are located in East Meadow?
6 public schools are located in East Meadow.
What percentage of students in East Meadow go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in East Meadow are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Meadow?
East Meadow public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Meadow are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in East Meadow include: Barnum Woods School vs. Mcvey Elementary School, Mcvey Elementary School vs. Barnum Woods School, Meadowbrook Elementary School vs. Mcvey Elementary School
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