For the 2025 school year, there are 71 public preschools serving 31,418 students in Nassau County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Nassau County, NY are North Side School, Sea Cliff Elementary School and Glenwood Landing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nassau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Side 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: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Sea Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 Carpenter Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Manor Oaks William Bowie School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Hillside Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2363
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2363
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Hillside Grade School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 W Maple Dr
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2419
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2419
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #66.
Birch School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Central Pkwy
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Grades: PK-6
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Glen Head Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 School St
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7701
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7701
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #88.
John Lewis Childs School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Elizabeth St
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 434-2781
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 434-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 688 students
Rank: #99.
Clearstream Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Clearstream Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 434-3553
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 434-3553
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Camp Avenue School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stewart Manor School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 326-5530
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 326-5530
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #1212.
Lido Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1313.
John F Kennedy 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
| 446 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Forest Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Forest Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-3803
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-3803
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
John J Daly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Rockwood Ave
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5200
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1616.
Bayville Primary
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Godfrey
Bayville, NY 11709
(516) 277-5400
Bayville, NY 11709
(516) 277-5400
Grades: PK-2
| 184 students
Rank: #1717.
New Hyde Park Road School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 New Hyde Park Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2384
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2384
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Chatterton School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 N Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
P.s. 191 Mayflower
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85-15 258th St
Floral Park, NY 11001
(718) 831-4032
Floral Park, NY 11001
(718) 831-4032
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2020.
Floral Park-bellerose School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Larch Ave
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 434-2751
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 434-2751
Grades: PK-6
| 879 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Eastplain School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Delaware Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7600
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Garden City Park School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Central Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2390
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2390
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #2323.
Forest Lake School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2424.
Ann Macarthur Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Ryefield Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5350
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5350
Grades: PK-2
| 204 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Centre Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
John Street School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
560 Nassau Blvd
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #2727.
Covert Avenue School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Covert Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Grades: PK-6
| 660 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mandalay School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2667 Bayview Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Woodland Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Ketcham Rd
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2332
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2332
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #3030.
Polk Street School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
960 Polk Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 624 students
Rank: #3131.
West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 Maryland Ave
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #3232.
Washington Street School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Washington St
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Grades: PK-6
| 790 students
Rank: #3333.
Lindell Boulevard School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Lindell Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Radcliffe Rd
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2670
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2670
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Lee Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 7th St
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2352
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2352
Grades: PK-5
| 471 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
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
One West Wheeler Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 557 students
121 Jackson Ave
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 237-2900
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 237-2900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nassau County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Nassau County, NY include North Side School, Sea Cliff Elementary School and Glenwood Landing Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nassau County?
71 public preschools are located in Nassau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County?
Nassau County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nassau County include: John Lewis Childs School vs. Floral Park-bellerose School, Polk Street School vs. John Street School, Floral Park-bellerose School vs. John Lewis Childs School
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