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Best 11530 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,013 students in 11530, NY (there are , serving 1,120 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 11530, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11530, NY are Garden City High School, Garden City Middle School and Stratford Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11530 have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11530, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11530, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden City High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
170 Rockaway Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
98 Cherry Valley Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Stratford Avenue School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
97 Stratford Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1500
Gr: 2-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Stewart School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Stewart Manor School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 326-5530
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Hemlock School
78 Bayberry Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1600
Gr: K-1 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Homestead School
2 Homestead Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1700
Gr: PK-1 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Locust School
220 Boylston St
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-1800
Gr: K-1 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Boces
Special Education School
71 Clinton Rd
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 396-2200
Gr: K-12 | 1,743 student Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11530, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11530, NY include Garden City High School, Garden City Middle School and Stratford Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in 11530?
9 public schools are located in 11530.
What percentage of students in 11530 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 11530 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11530?
11530 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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