For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,548 students in West Hempstead, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,200 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in West Hempstead, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in West Hempstead, NY are West Hempstead Secondary School, Cornwell Avenue School and George Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Hempstead, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Hempstead have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Hempstead, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hempstead Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Grades: 7-12
| 783 students
Rank: #22.
Cornwell Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Cornwell Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
Grades: 1-3
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
347 William St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
Grades: 4-6
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chestnut Street School
Magnet School
252 Chestnut St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
Grades: K-1
| 101 students
West Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nassau House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
761 Woodfield St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
West Hempstead, NY 11552
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked public schools in West Hempstead, NY include West Hempstead Secondary School, Cornwell Avenue School and George Washington School.
How many public schools are located in West Hempstead?
4 public schools are located in West Hempstead.
What percentage of students in West Hempstead go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in West Hempstead are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Hempstead?
West Hempstead public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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