For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,183 students in Glen Head, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,137 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Glen Head, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%). Glen Head has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
The top-ranked public schools in Glen Head, NY are North Shore Senior High School, North Shore Middle School and Glenwood Landing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Head, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Glen Head have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glen Head, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
505 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Glen Head Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 School St
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7701
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7701
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glen Head, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Glen Head, NY include North Shore Senior High School, North Shore Middle School and Glenwood Landing Elementary School. Glen Head has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public schools are located in Glen Head?
4 public schools are located in Glen Head.
What percentage of students in Glen Head go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Glen Head are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Head?
Glen Head public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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