For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,263 students in Old Westbury, NY.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Old Westbury have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Old Westbury, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheatley School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Old Westbury, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatley School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: 8-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Westbury High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Post Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 876-5047
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 876-5047
Gr: 9-12 | 1,574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Old Westbury, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Old Westbury, NY include Wheatley School and Westbury High School.
How many public high schools are located in Old Westbury?
2 public high schools are located in Old Westbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Old Westbury?
Old Westbury public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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