For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,442 students in Hicksville, NY (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,570 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Hicksville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Hicksville, NY are Hicksville High School, Woodland Avenue School and Lee Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hicksville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hicksville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hicksville, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hicksville High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Division Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2202
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 1,866 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Ketcham Rd
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2332
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2332
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Lee Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 7th St
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2352
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2352
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dutch Lane School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Stewart Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2362
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2362
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Street School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 East St
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2321
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2321
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Hicksville Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Jerusalem Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2262
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2262
Grades: 6-8
| 1,185 students
Rank: #77.
Burns Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Burns Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2311
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #88.
Old Country Road School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49 Rhodes Ln
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2302
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2302
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #99.
Fork Lane School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4 Fork Ln
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2342
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2342
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hicksville, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Hicksville, NY include Hicksville High School, Woodland Avenue School and Lee Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in Hicksville?
9 public schools are located in Hicksville.
What percentage of students in Hicksville go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Hicksville are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hicksville?
Hicksville public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hicksville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hicksville include: Lee Avenue School vs. Woodland Avenue School, East Street School vs. Woodland Avenue School, Old Country Road School vs. Dutch Lane School
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