For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,893 students in Garden City, NY. The top-ranked public high school in Garden City, NY is Garden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 95% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public high schools.
Garden City, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garden City High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Garden City, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden City High School
(Math: 95% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,797 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Garden City, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Garden City, NY include Garden City High School. Garden City has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public high schools are located in Garden City?
2 public high schools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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