For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,534 students in Great Neck, NY. The top ranked public high schools in Great Neck, NY are Great Neck North High School, Great Neck South High School and Village School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Neck, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 99% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 93% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Great Neck have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public high schools.
Great Neck, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Great Neck South High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Great Neck, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Neck North High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
35 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 1,322 students
Rank: #33.
Village School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
614 Middle Neck Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Great Neck, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Great Neck, NY include Great Neck North High School, Great Neck South High School and Village School. Great Neck has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public high schools are located in Great Neck?
3 public high schools are located in Great Neck.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Neck?
Great Neck public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Great Neck are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Great Neck include: Great Neck North High School vs. Great Neck South High School, Great Neck South High School vs. Great Neck North High School
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