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Top 10 Best Hempstead Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,861 students in Hempstead, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hempstead, NY are William S Covert School, Academy Charter School and Evergreen Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hempstead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hempstead, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William S Covert School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
379 Willow St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
117 N Franklin Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Grades: K-12
| 1,895 students
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Grades: K-12
| 1,088 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Main Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Grades: 1-6
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Front Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
436 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Grades: 5-6
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Lawrence Road Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Lawrence Rd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 918-1501
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
176 William St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Grades: 1-6
| 524 students
Rank: #88.
David Paterson School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Fulton Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #99.
Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4801
Grades: K-6
| 756 students
Rank: #1010.
Joseph Mcneil School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
335 S Franklin St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Grades: 1-6
| 422 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hempstead, New York

Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 392 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 393 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 403 students
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Grades: 1-6
| 576 students
15 E Marshall St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
14 Elk St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hempstead, NY include William S Covert School, Academy Charter School and Evergreen Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hempstead?
10 public elementary schools are located in Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead?
Hempstead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hempstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hempstead include: Evergreen Charter School vs. Academy Charter School, Academy Charter School vs. Evergreen Charter School

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