For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,136 students in 11542, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 337 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 11542, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11542, NY are Robert M Finley Middle School, Glen Cove High School and Connolly School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11542 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11542, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11542, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert M Finley Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Forest Ave
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7510
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7510
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Glen Cove High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Dosoris Ln
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7610
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Connolly School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ridge Dr
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7310
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7310
Gr: 3-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Landing School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Mcloughlin St
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7410
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7410
Gr: 3-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Dosoris Ln
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7110
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7110
Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Seaman Rd
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7210
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7210
Gr: K-2 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
11542, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11542, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11542, NY include Robert M Finley Middle School, Glen Cove High School and Connolly School.
How many public schools are located in 11542?
6 public schools are located in 11542.
What percentage of students in 11542 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 11542 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11542?
11542 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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