For the 2023-24 school year, there are 317 public schools serving 199,956 students in Nassau County, NY (there are 130 private schools, serving 35,363 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Nassau County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY are John F Kennedy High School, Sanford H Calhoun High School and Valley Stream Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Nassau County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy High School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3000 Bellmore Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1400
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #22.
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Magnet School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1786 State St
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1300
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Stream Central High School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
135 Fletcher Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-4410
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-4410
Grades: 10-12
| 1,065 students
Rank: #44.
Wellington C Mepham High School
Magnet School
Math: 98% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2401 Camp Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1500
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #55.
Massapequa High School
Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4925 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Grades: 10-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bethpage Senior High School
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 Cherry Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4101
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Meadow High School
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #88.
Wantagh Senior High School
Math: 97% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3297 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #99.
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50 Kennedy Dr
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3125
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,604 students
Rank: #1010.
Great Neck South High School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
341 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4800
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,222 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Island Trees High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
59 Straight Ln
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-2135
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-2135
Grades: 9-12
| 716 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Seaford Senior High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1575 Seamans Neck Rd
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4380
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #1414.
George W Hewlett High School
Math: 95% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Everit Ave
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 991 students
Rank: #1515.
Plainedge Senior High School
Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
241 Wyngate Dr
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7550
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #1616.
Locust Valley High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5100
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 644 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Manetto Hill Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3358
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3358
Grades: K-4
| 372 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Old Bethpage School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1159 Round Swamp Rd
Old Bethpage, NY 11804
(516) 434-3419
Old Bethpage, NY 11804
(516) 434-3419
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Great Neck North High School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Manhasset Secondary School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 979 students
Rank: #2121.
Baldwin Senior High School
Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
841 E T Kloberg Dr
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6100
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #2222.
Lakeville Elementary School
Math: 94% | Reading: 94%
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
| 696 students
Rank: #2323.
Roslyn High School
Math: 97% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
475 Round Hill Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5101
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Hewitt School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
446 Hempstead Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Sea Cliff Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
280 Carpenter Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Village Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
West Hempstead High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #2828.
School 7-oceanside Senior High School
Math: 91% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3160 Skillman Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7526
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7526
Grades: 9-12
| 1,720 students
Rank: #2929.
Syosset Senior High School
Math: 97% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 S Woods Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Grades: 9-12
| 2,237 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Garden City High School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Rockaway Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,143 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Herricks High School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Shelter Rock Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Pasadena Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3 Richard Ct
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3451
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3451
Grades: K-4
| 422 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Seaford Manor School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1590 Washington Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4080
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4080
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
West Side School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1597 Laurel Hollow Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 692-7900
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 692-7900
Grades: 2-6
| 238 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
William S Covert School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
379 Willow St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
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Nassau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
322 Blackheath Rd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Grades: PK
| 241 students
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 392 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 393 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 403 students
County Of Nassau/correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-4200
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-4200
Grades: 12
| 1 students
6 Cross St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 237-2100
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 237-2100
Grades: 1-5
| 216 students
55 Centre Avenue
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Oakwood Avenue
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
2600 Regent Place
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leadership Training Project 350 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Levittown Memorial Spec Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
150 Abbey Ln
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-8320
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-8320
Grades: Inquire with school
| 109 students
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Grades: 1-6
| 576 students
15 E Marshall St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
2501 Milburn Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9358
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9358
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau Co. A.c.l.d. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Elk St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau County Childrens Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Carmen Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
Westbury, NY 11590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
61 Carman Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 227-7403
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 227-7403
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Nassau Haven (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
330 Old Country Rd
Mineola, NY 11501
Mineola, NY 11501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
761 Woodfield St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33 Bedford Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Grades: K
| 292 students
Port Washington Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1288 Port Washington
Port Washington, NY 11050
Port Washington, NY 11050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakwood Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St Christopher-ottilie (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1 Alexander Place
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St Marys Family And Childrens Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
Syosset, NY 11791
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
835 Demott Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9366
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Walkabout For Young Women And Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
155 Guy Lombardo Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
Freeport, NY 11520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wayside Home Shl For Girls (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1461 Dutch Broadway
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
One West Wheeler Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 557 students
121 Jackson Ave
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 237-2900
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 237-2900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY include John F Kennedy High School, Sanford H Calhoun High School and Valley Stream Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Nassau County, NY?
317 public schools are located in Nassau County, NY.
What percentage of students in Nassau County, NY go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Nassau County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County, NY?
Nassau County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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