For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,937 students in Garden City, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Garden City, NY are Garden City Middle School, Stratford Avenue School and Stewart School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Garden City, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in Garden City, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Garden City, NY include Garden City Middle School, Stratford Avenue School and Stewart School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Garden City?
8 public elementary schools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Garden City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Garden City include: Locust School vs. Hemlock School, Homestead School vs. Hemlock School, Hemlock School vs. Homestead School
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