Top Rankings
Glen Cove City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,161 students in Glen Cove City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Glen Cove City School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,161 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Glen Cove City School District, which is ranked #654 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#665 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
78%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
87 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,116 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
30%
# Black Students
220 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
7%
16%
# White Students
657 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
21%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
206
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
219
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
242
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
228
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
240
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
259
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
10
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,179 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,652 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,179
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,652
$32,183
Best Glen Cove City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Cove High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Dosoris Ln
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7610
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #22.
Robert M Finley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Forest Ave
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7510
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7510
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
Connolly School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ridge Dr
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7310
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7310
Grades: 3-5
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Landing School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Mcloughlin St
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7410
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-7410
Grades: 3-5
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glen Cove City School District?
Glen Cove City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,161 students.
What is the rank of Glen Cove City School District?
Glen Cove City School District is ranked #654 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Cove City School District?
67% of Glen Cove City School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glen Cove City School District?
Glen Cove City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Glen Cove City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,652 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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