For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,636 students in West Hempstead, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,362 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in West Hempstead, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in West Hempstead, NY are West Hempstead High School, Cornwell Avenue School and George Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Hempstead, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in West Hempstead have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Hempstead, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Cornwell Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Cornwell Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
Grades: 1-3
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
347 William St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
Grades: 3-6
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
West Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
Grades: 7-8
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
252 Chestnut St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
Grades: K-2
| 116 students
West Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nassau House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
761 Woodfield St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked public schools in West Hempstead, NY include West Hempstead High School, Cornwell Avenue School and George Washington School.
How many public schools are located in West Hempstead, NY?
5 public schools are located in West Hempstead, NY.
What percentage of students in West Hempstead, NY go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in West Hempstead, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Hempstead, NY?
West Hempstead, NY public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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