For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 806 students in West Hempstead, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in West Hempstead, NY is West Hempstead Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Hempstead, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in West Hempstead have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Hempstead, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hempstead Secondary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Gr: 7-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Hempstead, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Hempstead, NY include West Hempstead Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Hempstead?
1 public middle schools are located in West Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hempstead?
West Hempstead public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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