For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,133 students in Massapequa, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 524 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Massapequa, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Massapequa, NY are Massapequa High School, Plainedge Senior High School and Berner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massapequa, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Massapequa have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Massapequa, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Massapequa High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4925 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Grades: 10-12
| 1,439 students
Rank: #22.
Plainedge Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 Wyngate Dr
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7550
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #33.
Berner Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Carman Mill Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Grades: 6-8
| 1,550 students
Rank: #44.
Albany Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Albany Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 434-5510
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 434-5510
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Eastplain School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Delaware Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7600
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Pittsburg Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5401
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5401
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 Massapequa Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5301
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5301
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #88.
Charles E Schwarting School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Flower Rd & Jerusalem Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7400
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #99.
Unqua Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Unqua Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: n/an/a
198 Baltimore Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801
Grades: 8-9
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Massapequa, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Massapequa, NY include Massapequa High School, Plainedge Senior High School and Berner Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Massapequa?
10 public schools are located in Massapequa.
What percentage of students in Massapequa go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Massapequa are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Massapequa?
Massapequa public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Massapequa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Massapequa include: Eastplain School vs. Charles E Schwarting School, Berner Middle School vs. Massapequa High School, Plainedge Senior High School vs. Massapequa High School
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