Top Rankings
Great Neck Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,801 students in Great Neck Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Great Neck Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Great Neck Union Free School District are Great Neck North High School, Great Neck South High School and Lakeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Great Neck Union Free School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
6,801 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
643 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Great Neck Union Free School District, which is ranked #26 of all 1,017 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,350 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
49%
10%
# Hispanic Students
654 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
29%
# Black Students
54 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,535 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
37%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
203 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
343
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
401
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
408
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
419
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
456
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
464
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
466
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
542
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
585
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
615
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
637
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
587
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
615
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
48
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,275 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,845 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$247 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$257 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,275
$31,353
Spending / Student
$37,845
$32,230
Best Great Neck Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Neck North High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
35 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #22.
Great Neck South High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | 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
Grades: 1-5
| 762 students
Rank: #44.
Great Neck South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
349 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #55.
E M Baker School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Baker Hill Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4100
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4100
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Saddle Rock School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Hawthorne Ln
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4400
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4400
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #77.
Great Neck North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
77 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #88.
John F Kennedy School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1-a Grassfield Rd
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 441-4200
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 441-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #99.
Village School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
614 Middle Neck Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Grades: 8-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
10 Campbell St
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 441-4350
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 441-4350
Grades: PK-K
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Great Neck Union Free School District?
Great Neck Union Free School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,801 students.
What is the rank of Great Neck Union Free School District?
Great Neck Union Free School District is ranked #26 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Great Neck Union Free School District?
49% of Great Neck Union Free School District students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Great Neck Union Free School District?
Great Neck Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Great Neck Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,845 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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