For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,183 students in 11545, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,137 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 11545, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11545, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 11545 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 11545, NY 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 11545, NY Public Schools (2026)
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 11545, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11545, NY include North Shore Senior High School, North Shore Middle School and Glenwood Landing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11545?
4 public schools are located in 11545.
What percentage of students in 11545 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 11545 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11545?
11545 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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