For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,802 students in Garden City, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Garden City, NY is Garden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, 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 92% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public high schools.
Garden City, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garden City High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Garden City, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden City High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
71 Clinton Rd
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 396-2200
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 396-2200
Grades: K-12
| 1,712 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garden City, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Garden City, NY include Garden City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garden City?
2 public high schools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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