Best Schools in Nassau County, NY
Nassau County, NY has a total of 431 schools including 99 high schools, 62 middle schools and 263 elementary schools. A total of 238,817 students attend Nassau County, NY schools. On average, schools in Nassau County score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Nassau County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Nassau County, NY
Nassau County, NY has 99 high schools with 81,856 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nassau County score 90% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 78% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nassau County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Sanford H Calhoun High School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
2. Jericho Senior High School
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Jericho Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1258 Students
3. John F Kennedy High School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
4. Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School
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Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students
5. Garden City High School
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Garden City Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1090 Students
6. Great Neck South High School
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Great Neck Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students
7. Manhasset Secondary School
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Manhasset Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
8. Bethpage Senior High School
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Bethpage Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 932 Students
9. Wellington C Mepham High School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
10. Division Avenue Senior High School
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Levittown Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nassau County, NY
Nassau County, NY has 62 middle schools with 44,468 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nassau County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nassau County meet expectations.
1. Garden City Middle School
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Garden City Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 928 Students
2. Manhasset Middle School
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Manhasset Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 521 Students
3. Willets Road School
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East Williston Union Free School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 404 Students
4. Great Neck South Middle School
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Great Neck Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 861 Students
5. Jericho Middle School
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Jericho Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
6. South Woods Middle School
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Syosset Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students
7. H B Mattlin Middle School
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Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 772 Students
8. Roslyn Middle School
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Roslyn Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 766 Students
9. H B Thompson Middle School
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Syosset Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 997 Students
10. Grand Avenue Middle School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 915 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nassau County, NY
Nassau County, NY has 263 elementary schools with 106,163 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nassau County score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nassau County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
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Jericho Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
2. Mcvey Elementary School
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East Meadow Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 817 Students
3. Lakeville Elementary School
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Great Neck Union Free School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 762 Students
4. North Side School
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East Williston Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 526 Students
5. Denton Avenue School
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Herricks Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 634 Students
6. Center Street School
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Herricks Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 516 Students
7. Hewitt School
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Rockville Centre Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
8. Barnum Woods School
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East Meadow Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 761 Students
9. George A Jackson School
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Jericho Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
10. Old Bethpage School
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Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 435 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nassau County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nassau County, NY has a total population of 1,395,774 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nassau County, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nassau County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nassau County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nassau County, NY.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Nassau County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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