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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Nassau County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 315 public schools serving 203,376 students in Nassau County, NY (there are 130 private schools, serving 36,370 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Nassau County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%). Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
The top-ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY are North Shore Senior High School, Manhasset Secondary School and Garden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Nassau County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Manhasset Secondary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Garden City High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
170 Rockaway Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Great Neck South High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
341 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Great Neck North High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
35 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Lakeville Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
47-27 Jayson Ave
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4300
Gr: 1-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
North Side School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 E Williston Ave
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 333-6860
Gr: PK-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
George A Jackson School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
58 Maytime Dr
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3640
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
West Side School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1597 Laurel Hollow Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 692-7900
Gr: 2-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Jericho Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
99 Cedar Swamp Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3620
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Manhasset Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7500
Gr: 7-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
East Meadow High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lynbrook Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Union Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Great Neck South Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
349 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
505 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Cantiague Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
678 Cantiague Rock Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Kennedy Dr
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 Campus Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
Willets Road School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 I U Willets Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Gr: 5-7 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2121.
Denton Avenue School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1050 Denton Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8400
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Syosset Senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
70 S Woods Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5675
Gr: 9-12 | 2,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Herricks Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7 Hilldale Dr
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Massapequa High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4925 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2525.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
H B Thompson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2727.
Center Street School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
240 Center St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 305-8300
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2828.
South Grove Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
60 Colony Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5810
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
90 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5817
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3030.
Munsey Park Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Hunt Ln
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7400
Gr: K-6 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3131.
Mcvey Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2201 Devon St
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
South Woods Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Stratford Road School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
33 Bedford Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3387
Gr: K-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3434.
Roslyn High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
475 Round Hill Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3535.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
98 Cherry Valley Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Nassau County, NY include North Shore Senior High School, Manhasset Secondary School and Garden City High School. Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public schools are located in Nassau County?
317 public schools are located in Nassau County.
What percentage of students in Nassau County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Nassau County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County?
Nassau County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?

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