For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,076 students in West Hempstead, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Hempstead, NY are West Hempstead Secondary School and West Hempstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Hempstead, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in West Hempstead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Hempstead, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
West Hempstead Secondary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Gr: 7-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
West Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
West Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Hempstead, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Hempstead, NY include West Hempstead Secondary School and West Hempstead Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Hempstead?
2 public middle schools are located in West Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hempstead?
West Hempstead public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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