For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,247 students in Old Westbury, NY (there are , serving 300 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Old Westbury, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Old Westbury, NY are Wheatley School and Westbury High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Old Westbury, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Old Westbury have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Old Westbury, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatley School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Bacon Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-7804
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-7804
Grades: 8-12
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Westbury High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Post Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 876-5047
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 876-5047
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Old Westbury, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Old Westbury, NY include Wheatley School and Westbury High School.
How many public schools are located in Old Westbury?
2 public schools are located in Old Westbury.
What percentage of students in Old Westbury go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Old Westbury are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Old Westbury?
Old Westbury public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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