For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,831 students in Garden City, NY. The top-ranked public middle school in Garden City, NY is Garden City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garden City, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Boces
Special Education School
71 Clinton Rd
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 396-2200
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 396-2200
Gr: K-12 | 1,797 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Garden City, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Garden City, NY include Garden City Middle School. Garden City has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public middle schools are located in Garden City?
2 public middle schools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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