For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,955 students in Great Neck, NY. The top ranked public elementary schools in Great Neck, NY are Lakeville Elementary School, Great Neck South Middle School and E M Baker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Neck, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Great Neck have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Great Neck, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeville Elementary School
(Math: 95% | 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: #22.
Great Neck South Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
349 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
E M Baker School
(Math: 85% | 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: #44.
Saddle Rock School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Hawthorne Ln
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4400
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4400
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Great Neck North Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
77 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 76% | 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Great Neck, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Great Neck, NY include Lakeville Elementary School, Great Neck South Middle School and E M Baker School. Great Neck has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public elementary schools are located in Great Neck?
6 public elementary schools are located in Great Neck.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Neck?
Great Neck public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Great Neck are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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