For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,336 students in 11040, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 11040, NY are Herricks High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School and Mineola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11040 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11040, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11040 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mineola High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11040, NY Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herricks High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Shelter Rock Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 1,711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Mineola High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Armstrong Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 237-2600
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 237-2600
Gr: 8-12 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 11040, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 11040, NY include Herricks High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School and Mineola High School.
How many public high schools are located in 11040?
3 public high schools are located in 11040.
What is the racial composition of students in 11040?
11040 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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