For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,013 students in Garden City, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,120 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Garden City, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Garden City, NY are Garden City High School, Garden City Middle School and Stratford Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garden City, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden City High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
170 Rockaway Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: #22.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
98 Cherry Valley Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #33.
Stratford Avenue School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Stratford Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1500
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1500
Grades: 2-5
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
Stewart School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1400
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1400
Grades: 2-5
| 653 students
Rank: #55.
Stewart Manor School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 326-5530
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 326-5530
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
78 Bayberry Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1600
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1600
Grades: K-1
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Homestead Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1700
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1700
Grades: PK-1
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 Boylston St
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1800
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1800
Grades: K-1
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Boces
Special Education School
71 Clinton Rd
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 396-2200
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 396-2200
Grades: K-12
| 1,743 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garden City, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Garden City, NY include Garden City High School, Garden City Middle School and Stratford Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in Garden City?
9 public schools are located in Garden City.
What percentage of students in Garden City go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Garden City are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Garden City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Garden City include: Locust School vs. Hemlock School, Homestead School vs. Hemlock School, Hemlock School vs. Homestead School
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