For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,287 students in Valley Stream, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Valley Stream, NY are Valley Stream South High School, Valley Stream Central High School and Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Stream, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Valley Stream have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Valley Stream, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley Stream Central High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Valley Stream, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Stream South High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Jedwood Pl
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Gr: 7-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Valley Stream Central High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 Fletcher Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-4410
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-4410
Gr: 10-12 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Fletcher Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 872-7710
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 872-7710
Gr: 7-9 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Valley Stream, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Valley Stream, NY include Valley Stream South High School, Valley Stream Central High School and Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Valley Stream?
3 public high schools are located in Valley Stream.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Stream?
Valley Stream public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Valley Stream are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Valley Stream include: Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School vs. Valley Stream South High School, Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School vs. Valley Stream Central High School, Valley Stream South High School vs. Valley Stream Central High School
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