For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,720 students in Plainview, NY. The top-ranked public high school in Plainview, NY is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainview, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Plainview have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public high schools.
Plainview, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Plainview, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Kennedy Dr
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3125
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Plainview, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33 Bedford Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Gr: K | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Plainview, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Plainview, NY include Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School. Plainview has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public high schools are located in Plainview?
1 public high schools are located in Plainview.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview?
Plainview public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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