2019 Best Schools in Nassau CountyAbout this List

Great Neck South High School

• Great Neck Public Schools, NY
• 8-12
• 201

Junior: I like how Great Neck South provides its students with countless opportunities through its numerous clubs and programs. Especially impressive are the math and science departments. Improvements could be made through introducing the idea of college to students during their freshmen year, as many students feel anxiety from a general feeling of unpreparedness by their junior year.
Read 201 Reviews

• A+

• 1,205 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jericho Senior High School

• Jericho Union Free School District, NY
• 9-12
• 112

Junior: Jericho is very competitive, which stresses students out, but it pushes students at the same time. Teachers vary from very influential to really uninformative. Almost all of the students go on to pursue a college career after high school!
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• A+

• 1,103 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Portledge School

• Private School
• Locust Valley, NY
• PK, K-12
• 26

Parent: My child transitioned this year to the lower school from another local private school and couldn’t be happier! The teachers are engaged, enthusiastic and caring and genuinely seem to enjoy what they are doing. My child is excited for each day and can’t wait to share what she’s learned at pick up in the afternoon. Teachers communicate what is going on in the classroom and frequently reach out with feedback on my child’s experiences at school. The headmaster seems to be beloved by faculty and parents and appears committed to growing the community with thoughtfulness and care. He is accessible and present in the community. This place is truly special! I highly recommend Portledge
Read 26 Reviews

• A+

• 493 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Syosset Senior High School

• Syosset Central School District, NY
• 9-12
• 307

Senior: Syosset High School is an incredible place to learn. The teachers are friendly, caring, and determined to help their students be the best they possibly can. Almost every teacher I have had is extremely approachable and easy to communicate with. The education is unmatched, but what goes unknown is our great principal. Dr. Durante is one of if not the best principal's in the nation. He cleaned up Syosset High School beautifully and welcomes students every morning at the front door of the school. He cares for every one of his students, and shows it with great enthusiasm every morning!
Read 307 Reviews

• A+

• 2,085 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Roslyn High School

• Roslyn Union Free School District, NY
• 9-12
• 108

Senior: I attended Roslyn High School for 4 years, consecutively, and after attending Roslyn Middle School for 3 years. It fares very well for a public school, allowing students free speech in the wake of mass shootings that have affected people here at a personal level, but also moderating that speech. The people here are sometimes judgemental, sometimes eccentric, but they’re often just people, with struggles that they run from or hide from. I’m grateful for attending school here, I’m grateful for the opportunities it has provided me in the form of the humanities, but ultimately, I’m ready to leave. In some ways, the administration is manipulated by the parents in a way we consider uniquely Roslyn-esque, but likely exists in other pockets across the United States. The teachers are some of the best, and I appreciate all of them very much. Overall, a problematic, but above-average school.
Read 108 Reviews

• A+

• 1,020 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Friends Academy

• Private School
• Locust Valley, NY
• PK, K-12
• 27

Senior: Small class size, pro-active teachers who are always willing to make time for you. Each HS grade is comprised of approximately 100 students and you know almost everyone in your grade and the entire high school. I learned so much about myself and how fortunate I am as community service is required at Friends. It speaks to one of the underlying Quaker premises of treating others as you wish to treated. Spending time working (cleaning, cooking, food prep and kitchen work) at a Friends Seminary homeless shelter and then in the evening interacting with the men was ENLIGHTENING!
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• A+

• 750 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Neck North High School

• Great Neck Public Schools, NY
• 9-12
• 88

Senior: I have absolutely loved attending North! The teachers that work here are almost all above-par and excellent at not only teaching but being people who you can talk to about personal issues (the majority of them at least). The community here, while lacking in diversity, is open to those who personalize their experience and time at North. In addition, the clubs, activities, and sports offered are expansive and give everyone the opportunity to explore their true passions (if you don't find the club you want, make a new one). Personally, the grade culture was very united so that everyone, no matter if you were a nerd or a jock, communicated and interacted. But if you ever feel lost in your grade's culture, you can still find new homes in the clubs, activities, and sports you participate in. Finally, North supplies its students with SO many resources, from iPads to helpful guidance counselors. Created by the students, North is truly a special place- treasure the time you spend here.
Read 88 Reviews

• A+

• 1,088 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robert Seaman Elementary School

• Jericho Union Free School District, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 333 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cantiague Elementary School

• Jericho Union Free School District, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 405 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jericho Middle School

• Jericho Union Free School District, NY
• 6-8

• A+

• 701 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George A. Jackson School

• Jericho Union Free School District, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 432 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Herricks High School

• Herricks Union Free School District, NY
• 9-12
• 134

Senior: Herricks High School is the optimal place for a student to experience an abundance of educational and cultural diversity.
Herricks High School is a place of college readiness, where I can take honors and AP courses, from Honors Chemistry to AP Literature, as well as have the ability to join many clubs and extracurriculars. I can be a part of the Pep Band while on the Herricks Spring Track Team, which demonstrates opportunities for the interests of the students.
The teachers at Herricks provide courses and guidance to all students who want pursue a subject to those who need help studying. The guidance counselors are open to meet everyday and care about the well being of their students.
Also, I am surrounding by an accepting crowd of diversity. I have friends from all cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds that encompass a worldview of culture all in the confines of one school.
Herricks is the amazing combination of education and culture that I would not change for anything else.
Read 134 Reviews

• A+

• 1,326 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manhasset Secondary School

• Manhasset Union Free School District, NY
• 9-12
• 58

Senior: Manhasset High School is a very competitive school as their SAT scores are around 1300s. Manhasset has a big emphasis on school sports as Manhasset's Lacrosse team is one of the best in the country. Many different AP courses are available to students. Recently, renovated the research department allowing for kids in research to get better experiments and results. Science research is one of the big points of Manhasset High School as Manhasset recently won prizes. Manhasset lacks diversity; however, this is getting better as more and more people of different races are moving into this predominately white neighborhood. Manhasset prepares its kids to go to college. Therefore, Manhasset High School is a great environment to learn and play sports, but Manhasset is lacking diversity other schools might have.
Read 58 Reviews

• A+

• 1,122 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Neck South Middle School

• Great Neck Public Schools, NY
• 6-8
• 6

Parent: THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER. THEY EVEN PREP YOU FOR COLLEGE! you can do so many extracurricular activities, and you can easily earn scholarships to college... even in this middle school. GO REBELS!
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• A+

• 795 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lakeville Elementary School

• Great Neck Public Schools, NY
• K-5
• 2

Middle School Student: Great memories here. Wish the lunch was better, but very organized and interesting courses. Art and science were my favorite because it kept me entertained while I was learning. You will have lots of fun!
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• A+

• 729 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Grove Elementary School

• Syosset Central School District, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 398 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

E.M. Baker School

• Great Neck Public Schools, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 624 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Village Elementary School

• Syosset Central School District, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 366 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paul D. Schreiber Senior High School

• Port Washington Union Free School District, NY
• 9-12
• 198

Senior: The teachers do an amazing job teaching. I’ve had some of the best experiences with the science department especially, and all of my science teachers, past and present, helped me grow as a student and also made me enjoy science! The other teachers are also amazing and clear in their teachings, especially the math and history teachers.
Read 198 Reviews

• A+

• 1,594 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

H.B. Thompson Middle School

• Syosset Central School District, NY
• 6-8

• A+

• 836 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Shore Hebrew Academy High School

• Private School
• Great Neck, NY
• 9-12
• 58

Junior: North Shore has a very esteemed academic curriculum. Part of the many different courses they offer an extensive STEM program, foreign languages, and business classes. Students are also offered many AP courses. The academic staff are well equipped and knowledgeable in order for students to understand the course ,material. The school campus is very beautiful and includes outside tracks, fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts. The students have many options with extra curricular clubs and activities. The students have many options to participate in fall and spring sports. Overall North shore is an excellent school that combines both secular and Judaic studies.
Read 58 Reviews

• A+

• 440 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Herricks Middle School

• Herricks Union Free School District, NY
• 6-8
• 4

High School Junior: While I kept to myself a lot in middle school, the PTA for Herricks is always raising money to support the arts and sports. It's great that they support the elementary schools, middle school, and high school equally.
Read 4 Reviews

• A+

• 912 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Saddle Rock School

• Great Neck Public Schools, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 541 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Willits Elementary School

• Syosset Central School District, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 316 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wheatley School

• East Williston Union Free School District, NY
• 8-12
• 91

Alum: Extremely kind and passionate teachers who all want the best for their students. However, the school system is extremely lenient on its students. Students can get away with getting their grades changed by having their parents call the guidance department. Grade inflation is a big problem.
Read 91 Reviews

• A+

• 716 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio