For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,912 students in 11020, NY (there are , serving 442 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 11020, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11020, NY are Great Neck South High School, Lakeville Elementary School and Great Neck South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11020 have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11020, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Neck South High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
341 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4800
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Lakeville Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
47-27 Jayson Ave
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4300
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4300
Gr: 1-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Great Neck South Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11020, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11020, NY include Great Neck South High School, Lakeville Elementary School and Great Neck South Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 11020?
3 public schools are located in 11020.
What percentage of students in 11020 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 11020 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11020?
11020 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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