For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,869 students in 11040, NY (there are , serving 590 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 11040, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11040, NY are Herricks High School, Denton Avenue School and Manor Oaks William Bowie School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11040 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11040, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11040, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herricks High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Shelter Rock Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,502 students
Rank: #22.
Denton Avenue School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: #33.
Manor Oaks William Bowie School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Hillside Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2363
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2363
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Leonard Blvd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
Grades: 7-12
| 1,738 students
Rank: #55.
Hillside Grade School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 W Maple Dr
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2419
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2419
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #66.
New Hyde Park Road School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 New Hyde Park Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2384
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2384
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Garden City Park School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Central Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2390
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2390
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Mineola High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Armstrong Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 237-2600
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 237-2600
Grades: 8-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Campbell St
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 441-4350
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 441-4350
Grades: PK-K
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11040, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11040, NY include Herricks High School, Denton Avenue School and Manor Oaks William Bowie School.
How many public schools are located in 11040?
9 public schools are located in 11040.
What percentage of students in 11040 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 11040 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11040?
11040 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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