For the 2025 school year, there are 73 public middle schools serving 61,263 students in Nassau County, NY. The top ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, NY are Jericho Middle School, Manhasset Middle School and Great Neck South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nassau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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%
Rank: #1010.
Roslyn Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
375 Locust Ln
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5201
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5201
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Wheatley School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Bacon Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-7804
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-7804
Gr: 8-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Searingtown School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Beverly Dr
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8500
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8500
Gr: K-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
H B Mattlin Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Washington Ave
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3250
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3250
Gr: 5-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Broadway
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4201
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Great Neck North Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
77 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Central Park Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3308
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3308
Gr: 5-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Locust Valley Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5200
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5200
Gr: 6-9 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Berner Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Carman Mill Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Gr: 6-8 | 1,550 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5505
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5505
Gr: 6-8 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Hillside Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
Merrick Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1870 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Gr: 7-9 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
690 Wenwood Dr
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
Gr: 6-8 | 1,139 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Jonas E Salk Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3359 Old Jerusalem Rd
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7354
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7354
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Woodmere Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1170 Peninsula Blvd
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2626.
Valley Stream South High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Jedwood Pl
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Gr: 7-12 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Leonard Blvd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,738 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2828.
Floral Park Memorial High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Locust St
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9300
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,327 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Grand Avenue Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 Grand Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1100
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1100
Gr: 7-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3030.
Seaford Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3940 Sunset Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4280
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3131.
Wisdom Lane Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Center Ln
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7304
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7304
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Island Trees Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Wantagh Ave S
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-2157
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-2157
Gr: 5-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3333.
Vernon School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
880 Oyster Bay Rd
East Norwich, NY 11732
(516) 624-6562
East Norwich, NY 11732
(516) 624-6562
Gr: 3-7 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Plainedge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Stewart Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3535.
H Frank Carey High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Poppy Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 539-9400
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 539-9400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,594 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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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 middle schools in Nassau County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, NY include Jericho Middle School, Manhasset Middle School and Great Neck South Middle School. Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public middle schools are located in Nassau County?
73 public middle schools are located in Nassau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County?
Nassau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Nassau County include: Lawrence Road Middle School vs. Turtle Hook Middle School, Great Neck North Middle School vs. Great Neck South Middle School, Turtle Hook Middle School vs. Lawrence Road Middle School
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