For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,908 students in Syosset, NY. The top ranked public high school in Syosset, NY is Syosset Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Syosset, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 98% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Syosset have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public high schools.
Syosset, 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 Syosset Senior 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 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Syosset, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Syosset Senior High 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
| 2,370 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 256
Special Education School
525 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-0450
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-0450
Grades: PK-12
| 538 students
Syosset, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Syosset, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Syosset, NY include Syosset Senior High School. Syosset has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public high schools are located in Syosset?
2 public high schools are located in Syosset.
What is the racial composition of students in Syosset?
Syosset public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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