For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,450 students in Hewlett, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 945 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Hewlett, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hewlett, NY are Woodmere Middle School, Hewlett Elementary School and George W Hewlett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hewlett, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hewlett have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hewlett, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodmere Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1170 Peninsula Blvd
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Hewlett Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1570 Broadway
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4500
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4500
Gr: 2-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
George W Hewlett High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Everit Ave
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
1180 Henrietta Pl
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4600
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4600
Gr: PK-1 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hewlett, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hewlett, NY include Woodmere Middle School, Hewlett Elementary School and George W Hewlett High School.
How many public schools are located in Hewlett?
4 public schools are located in Hewlett.
What percentage of students in Hewlett go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Hewlett are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hewlett?
Hewlett public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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