For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 793 students in West Hempstead, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Hempstead, NY are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Hempstead have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Hempstead, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornwell Avenue School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Cornwell Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
Grades: 1-3
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
347 William St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
Grades: 4-6
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
252 Chestnut St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
Grades: PK-1
| 125 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 elementary schools in West Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Hempstead, NY include Cornwell Avenue School and George Washington School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Hempstead?
3 public elementary schools are located in West Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hempstead?
West Hempstead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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