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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Nassau County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 243 public elementary schools serving 126,931 students in Nassau County, NY. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nassau County, NY are Lakeville Elementary School, North Side School and George A Jackson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Nassau County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #2222.
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%
Rank: #2323.
Shelter Rock Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27a Shelter Rock Rd
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7450
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
Roslyn Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
375 Locust Ln
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5201
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
E M Baker School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
69 Baker Hill Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4100
Gr: K-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Kramer Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Kramer Ln
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 644-4501
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Sea Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
280 Carpenter Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Walt Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
482 Woodbury Rd
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 364-5823
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Baylis Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
580 Woodbury Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 364-5798
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Manetto Hill Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3358
Gr: K-4 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Old Bethpage School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1159 Round Swamp Rd
Old Bethpage, NY 11804
(516) 434-3419
Gr: K-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3232.
Searingtown School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
106 Beverly Dr
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8500
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
H B Mattlin Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Washington Ave
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3250
Gr: 5-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Robbins Lane Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
157 Robbins Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5804
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3535.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Broadway
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nassau County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nassau County, NY include Lakeville Elementary School, North Side School and George A Jackson School. Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nassau County?
244 public elementary schools are located in Nassau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County?
Nassau County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?

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