For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,161 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 Glen Cove High School, Robert M Finley Middle 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 43% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11542, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11542, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Cove High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Dosoris Ln
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7610
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #22.
Robert M Finley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Forest Ave
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7510
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7510
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
Connolly School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ridge Dr
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7310
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7310
Grades: 3-5
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Landing School
(Math: 29% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 360 students
11542, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Christopher-ottilie (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1 Alexander Place
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11542, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11542, NY include Glen Cove High School, Robert M Finley Middle 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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