For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,489 students in Great Neck, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,563 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Great Neck, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%). Great Neck has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
The top ranked public schools in Great Neck, NY are Great Neck South High School, Great Neck North High School and Lakeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Neck, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Great Neck have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Great Neck, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Neck South High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
341 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4800
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #22.
Great Neck North High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeville Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
47-27 Jayson Ave
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4300
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4300
Grades: 1-5
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Great Neck South Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #55.
E M Baker School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Baker Hill Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4100
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4100
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #66.
Saddle Rock School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Hawthorne Ln
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4400
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4400
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #77.
Great Neck North Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
77 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #88.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1-a Grassfield Rd
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 441-4200
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 441-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Village School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
614 Middle Neck Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Great Neck, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Great Neck, NY include Great Neck South High School, Great Neck North High School and Lakeville Elementary School. Great Neck has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public schools are located in Great Neck?
9 public schools are located in Great Neck.
What percentage of students in Great Neck go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Great Neck are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Great Neck?
Great Neck public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Great Neck are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Great Neck include: Great Neck North Middle School vs. Great Neck South Middle School, Great Neck South Middle School vs. Great Neck North Middle School, John F Kennedy School vs. E M Baker School
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