For the 2025 school year, there are 317 public schools serving 203,376 students in Nassau County, NY (there are , serving 34,656 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%). Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
The top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY are North Shore Senior High School, Manhasset Secondary School and Garden City 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 69% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nassau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Manhasset Secondary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Garden City High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
170 Rockaway Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Great Neck South High School
(Math: 95% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Great Neck North High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,163 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Lakeville Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
47-27 Jayson Ave
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4300
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4300
Gr: 1-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
North Side School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E Williston Ave
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 333-6860
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 333-6860
Gr: PK-4 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
George A Jackson School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
58 Maytime Dr
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
West Side School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1597 Laurel Hollow Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 692-7900
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 692-7900
Gr: 2-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Jericho Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Gr: 6-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Manhasset Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7500
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7500
Gr: 7-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
East Meadow High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lynbrook Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Union Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0200
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Great Neck South Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
505 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Cantiague Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
678 Cantiague Rock Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 1,709 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Campus Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805
Gr: 9-12 | 1,614 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Willets Road School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
455 I U Willets Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Gr: 3-7 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Denton Avenue School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1050 Denton Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8400
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8400
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Syosset Senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 S Woods Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Gr: 9-12 | 2,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Herricks Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Hilldale Dr
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8600
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Massapequa High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4925 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Gr: 10-12 | 1,439 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2525.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2626.
H B Thompson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Center Street School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
240 Center St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 305-8300
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 305-8300
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
South Grove Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Colony Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5810
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5810
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2929.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3030.
Munsey Park Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Hunt Ln
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7400
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7400
Gr: K-6 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3131.
Mcvey Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2201 Devon St
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
Gr: K-5 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
South Woods Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Stratford Road School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33 Bedford Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3387
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3387
Gr: K-4 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3434.
Roslyn High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
475 Round Hill Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5101
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3535.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
98 Cherry Valley Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Nassau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
260 Central Ave
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-6100
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-6100
Gr: 1-5 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 43%
523 Church Ave
Woodmere, NY 11598
(516) 295-6600
Woodmere, NY 11598
(516) 295-6600
Gr: 1-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
322 Blackheath Rd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Gr: PK | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 11%
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 12 | 1 student
6 Cross St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 237-2100
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 237-2100
Gr: 1-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
55 Centre Avenue
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Gr: K-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Oakwood Avenue
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Gr: K-4 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Gr: 1-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Levittown Memorial Spec Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Abbey Ln
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-8320
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-8320
Gr: Inquire with school | 109 students Minority enrollment: 12%
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Gr: 1-6 | 576 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Nassau County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
61 Carman Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 227-7403
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 227-7403
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
33 Bedford Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Gr: K | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Port Washington Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1288 Port Washington
Port Washington, NY 11050
Port Washington, NY 11050
Walkabout For Young Women And Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
155 Guy Lombardo Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
Freeport, NY 11520
Wayside Home Shl For Girls (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1461 Dutch Broadway
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Valley Stream, NY 11580
One West Wheeler Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Gr: 1-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY include North Shore Senior High School, Manhasset Secondary School and Garden City High School. Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public schools are located in Nassau County?
317 public schools are located in Nassau County.
What percentage of students in Nassau County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Nassau County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County?
Nassau County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nassau County include: Shelter Rock Elementary School vs. Munsey Park Elementary School, Lawrence Road Middle School vs. Turtle Hook Middle School, Deasy School vs. Gribbin School
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