For the 2024-25 school year, there are 315 public schools serving 201,741 students in Nassau County, NY (there are 142 private schools, serving 35,564 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Nassau County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY are Great Neck North High School, Manhasset Secondary School and Garden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nassau County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Manhasset Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
101 Campus Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,613 students
Rank: #66.
Bethpage Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 Cherry Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4101
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #77.
Island Trees High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
59 Straight Ln
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-2135
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-2135
Grades: 9-12
| 727 students
Rank: #88.
Roslyn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
475 Round Hill Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5101
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,035 students
Rank: #99.
Jericho Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3610
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,258 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
North Shore Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Grades: K-12
| 764 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Wantagh Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3297 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #1212.
Syosset Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 S Woods Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Grades: 9-12
| 2,266 students
Rank: #1313.
Lynbrook Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Union Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0200
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #1414.
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Kennedy Dr
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3125
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,649 students
Rank: #1515.
East Meadow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,498 students
Rank: #1616.
Herricks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Shelter Rock Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,433 students
Rank: #1717.
School 7-oceanside Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3160 Skillman Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7526
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7526
Grades: 8-12
| 1,692 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Division Avenue Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Division Ave
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7155
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7155
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1786 State St
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1300
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #2121.
George W Hewlett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Everit Ave
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: #2222.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #2323.
Massapequa High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4925 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Grades: 10-12
| 1,453 students
Rank: #2424.
John F Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 Bellmore Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1400
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Long Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
322 Lagoon Dr W
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2012
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2012
Grades: 9-12
| 1,314 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Malverne Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Ocean Ave
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-6420
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-6420
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Oyster Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 E Main St
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 624-6524
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 624-6524
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Seaford Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1575 Seamans Neck Rd
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4380
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #2929.
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3369 Old Jerusalem Rd
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7230
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,277 students
Rank: #3030.
Wheatley School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | 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
Grades: 8-12
| 666 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Locust Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5100
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
W Tresper Clarke High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7451
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7451
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #3333.
George A Jackson School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
58 Maytime Dr
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #3434.
North Side School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 E Williston Ave
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 333-6860
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 333-6860
Grades: K-4
| 526 students
Rank: #3535.
Wellington C Mepham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 Camp Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1500
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,260 students
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Nassau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
322 Blackheath Rd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Grades: PK
| 241 students
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 392 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 393 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 403 students
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
Grades: 12
| 1 students
6 Cross St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 237-2100
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 237-2100
Grades: 1-5
| 216 students
55 Centre Avenue
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
436 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Grades: 5-6
| 340 students
Oakwood Avenue
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
2600 Regent Place
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leadership Training Project 350 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 109 students
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Grades: 1-6
| 576 students
15 E Marshall St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
2501 Milburn Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9358
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9358
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau Co. A.c.l.d. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Elk St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau County Childrens Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Carmen Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
Westbury, NY 11590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
61 Carman Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 227-7403
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 227-7403
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Nassau Haven (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
330 Old Country Rd
Mineola, NY 11501
Mineola, NY 11501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
761 Woodfield St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33 Bedford Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Grades: K
| 292 students
Port Washington Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1288 Port Washington
Port Washington, NY 11050
Port Washington, NY 11050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakwood Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Christopher-ottilie (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1 Alexander Place
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Marys Family And Childrens Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
Syosset, NY 11791
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
835 Demott Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9366
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Walkabout For Young Women And Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
155 Guy Lombardo Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
Freeport, NY 11520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wayside Home Shl For Girls (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1461 Dutch Broadway
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
450 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
Grades: 7-8
| 284 students
One West Wheeler Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 557 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY include Great Neck North High School, Manhasset Secondary School and Garden City High School.
How many public schools are located in Nassau County?
315 public schools are located in Nassau County.
What percentage of students in Nassau County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Nassau County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County?
Nassau County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nassau County include: Shelter Rock Elementary School vs. Munsey Park Elementary School, Lawrence Road Middle School vs. Turtle Hook Middle School, Turtle Hook Middle School vs. Lawrence Road Middle School
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