For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,150 students in 11040, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11040, NY are Denton Avenue School, Manor Oaks William Bowie School and Hillside Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11040 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11040, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11040, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Manor Oaks William Bowie School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1950 Hillside Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2363
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2363
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Grade School
(Math: 83% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Garden City Park School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 Central Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2390
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2390
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
New Hyde Park Road School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 New Hyde Park Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2384
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2384
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11040, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11040, NY include Denton Avenue School, Manor Oaks William Bowie School and Hillside Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11040?
5 public elementary schools are located in 11040.
What is the racial composition of students in 11040?
11040 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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