For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 446 students in Great Neck, NY. The top-ranked public preschool in Great Neck, NY is John F Kennedy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Neck, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Great Neck have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Great Neck, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1-a Grassfield Rd
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 441-4200
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 441-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Great Neck, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Great Neck, NY include John F Kennedy School. Great Neck has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public preschools are located in Great Neck?
1 public preschools are located in Great Neck.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Neck?
Great Neck public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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