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Best Nassau County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 69 public middle schools serving 61,263 students in Nassau County, NY. The top-ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, NY are Jericho Middle School, Manhasset Middle School and Great Neck South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Nassau County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Wheatley School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11 Bacon Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-7804
Gr: 8-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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%
Rank: #1414.
Great Neck North Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
77 Polo Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Central Park Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 434-3308
Gr: 5-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Locust Valley Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 277-5200
Gr: 6-9 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
Berner Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Carman Mill Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Gr: 6-8 | 1,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5505
Gr: 6-8 | 1,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
67 Hillside Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Gr: 6-9 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Merrick Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1870 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Gr: 7-10 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
690 Wenwood Dr
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
Gr: 6-8 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
Jonas E Salk Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3359 Old Jerusalem Rd
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7354
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2424.
Woodmere Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1170 Peninsula Blvd
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2525.
Valley Stream South High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Jedwood Pl
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Gr: 7-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Leonard Blvd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Floral Park Memorial High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 Locust St
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 488-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Grand Avenue Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2301 Grand Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1100
Gr: 7-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2929.
Seaford Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3940 Sunset Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3030.
Wisdom Lane Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Center Ln
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7304
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Island Trees Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 Wantagh Ave S
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 520-2157
Gr: 5-9 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3232.
Plainedge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Stewart Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3333.
H Frank Carey High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 Poppy Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 539-9400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3434.
Carle Place Middle Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
168 Cherry Ln
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6433
Gr: 7-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3535.
Lynbrook North Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
529 Merrick Rd
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0282
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, NY include Jericho Middle School, Manhasset Middle School and Great Neck South Middle School. Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public middle schools are located in Nassau County?
73 public middle schools are located in Nassau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County?
Nassau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?

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