For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,443 students in 11590, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 582 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 11590, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11590, NY are W Tresper Clarke High School, Bowling Green School and Clarke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11590 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11590, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 11590, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Bowling Green School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2340 Stewart Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7480
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7480
Grades: K-5
| 898 students
Rank: #33.
Clarke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
Powells Lane School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 Powells Ln
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5125
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5125
Grades: 1-5
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
Drexel Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Drexel Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5030
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5030
Grades: 1-5
| 522 students
Rank: #66.
Park Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Park Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5109
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5109
Grades: 1-5
| 556 students
Rank: #77.
Westbury Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 Rockland St
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5082
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5082
Grades: 6-8
| 1,053 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dryden Street School
Magnet School
545 Dryden St
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5039
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5039
Grades: PK-1
| 433 students
11590, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11590, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11590, NY include W Tresper Clarke High School, Bowling Green School and Clarke Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 11590?
8 public schools are located in 11590.
What percentage of students in 11590 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 11590 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11590?
11590 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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