For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,337 students in 11554, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 11554, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11554, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 11554 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11554, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11554, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Meadow High School
(Math: 87% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Mcvey Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2201 Devon St
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Barnum Woods School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 May Ln
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
Gr: K-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
690 Wenwood Dr
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
Gr: 6-8 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Parkway School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11554, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11554, NY include East Meadow High School, Mcvey Elementary School and Barnum Woods School.
How many public schools are located in 11554?
6 public schools are located in 11554.
What percentage of students in 11554 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 11554 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11554?
11554 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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