For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,518 students in Hempstead, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hempstead, NY are Academy Charter School, Evergreen Charter School and Lawrence Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Hempstead have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hempstead, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 N Franklin Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Gr: K-12 | 1,895 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Gr: K-12 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Road Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Lawrence Rd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 918-1501
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 918-1501
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Gr: 7-10 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Gr: 1-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Gr: 1-6 | 576 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hempstead, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hempstead, NY include Academy Charter School, Evergreen Charter School and Lawrence Road Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hempstead?
4 public middle schools are located in Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead?
Hempstead public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hempstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hempstead include: Evergreen Charter School vs. Academy Charter School, Academy Charter School vs. Evergreen Charter School
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