For the 2025 school year, there are 317 public schools serving 203,376 students in Nassau County, NY (there are , serving 34,656 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Nassau County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%). Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
The top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY are North Shore Senior High School, Manhasset Secondary School and Garden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nassau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #22.
Manhasset Secondary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Garden City High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
170 Rockaway Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #55.
Great Neck North High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 1-5
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
North Side School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E Williston Ave
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 333-6860
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 333-6860
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
George A Jackson School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
58 Maytime Dr
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
West Side School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1597 Laurel Hollow Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 692-7900
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 692-7900
Grades: 2-6
| 191 students
Rank: #1111.
Jericho Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #1212.
Manhasset Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7500
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7500
Grades: 7-8
| 514 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
East Meadow High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,517 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lynbrook Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Union Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0200
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
505 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #1717.
Cantiague Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
678 Cantiague Rock Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1818.
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Kennedy Dr
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3125
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,709 students
Rank: #1919.
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Campus Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,614 students
Rank: #2020.
Willets Road School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
455 I U Willets Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Grades: 3-7
| 378 students
Rank: #2121.
Denton Avenue School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1050 Denton Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8400
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8400
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #2222.
Syosset Senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 S Woods Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Grades: 9-12
| 2,370 students
Rank: #2323.
Herricks Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Hilldale Dr
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8600
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,125 students
Rank: #2424.
Massapequa High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4925 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Grades: 10-12
| 1,439 students
Rank: #2525.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2626.
H B Thompson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #2727.
Center Street School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
240 Center St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 305-8300
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 305-8300
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2828.
South Grove Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Colony Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5810
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5810
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2929.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #3030.
Munsey Park Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Hunt Ln
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7400
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7400
Grades: K-6
| 833 students
Rank: #3131.
Mcvey Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2201 Devon St
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
Grades: K-5
| 830 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
South Woods Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Stratford Road School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33 Bedford Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3387
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3387
Grades: K-4
| 596 students
Rank: #3434.
Roslyn High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
475 Round Hill Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5101
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #3535.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
98 Cherry Valley Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
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Nassau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
322 Blackheath Rd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Grades: PK
| 241 students
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 392 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 393 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 403 students
County Of Nassau/correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-4200
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-4200
Grades: 12
| 1 students
6 Cross St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 237-2100
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 237-2100
Grades: 1-5
| 216 students
55 Centre Avenue
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Oakwood Avenue
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
2600 Regent Place
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leadership Training Project 350 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Levittown Memorial Spec Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Abbey Ln
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-8320
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-8320
Grades: Inquire with school
| 109 students
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Grades: 1-6
| 576 students
15 E Marshall St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
2501 Milburn Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9358
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9358
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau Co. A.c.l.d. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Elk St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
Nassau Haven (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
330 Old Country Rd
Mineola, NY 11501
Mineola, NY 11501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
761 Woodfield St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33 Bedford Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3479
Grades: K
| 292 students
Port Washington Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1288 Port Washington
Port Washington, NY 11050
Port Washington, NY 11050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakwood Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Christopher-ottilie (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1 Alexander Place
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Marys Family And Childrens Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
Syosset, NY 11791
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
835 Demott Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9366
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Walkabout For Young Women And Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
155 Guy Lombardo Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
Freeport, NY 11520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wayside Home Shl For Girls (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1461 Dutch Broadway
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
One West Wheeler Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 557 students
121 Jackson Ave
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 237-2900
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 237-2900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY include North Shore Senior High School, Manhasset Secondary School and Garden City High School. Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public schools are located in Nassau County?
317 public schools are located in Nassau County.
What percentage of students in Nassau County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Nassau County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County?
Nassau County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nassau County include: Shelter Rock Elementary School vs. Munsey Park Elementary School, Lawrence Road Middle School vs. Turtle Hook Middle School, Deasy School vs. Gribbin School
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