For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,869 students in 11552, NY (there are , serving 918 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 11552, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11552, NY are Cornwell Avenue School, West Hempstead Secondary School and George Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11552 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11552, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11552, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornwell Avenue School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Cornwell Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
Gr: 1-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
West Hempstead Secondary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Gr: 7-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
George Washington School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
347 William St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
Gr: 4-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
West Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
252 Chestnut St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
11552, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11552, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11552, NY include Cornwell Avenue School, West Hempstead Secondary School and George Washington School.
How many public schools are located in 11552?
5 public schools are located in 11552.
What percentage of students in 11552 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 11552 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11552?
11552 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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