K-12 Districts in Nassau County

2018 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau CountyAbout this List

Explore the districts with the best teachers serving your area. Ranking based on student and parent ratings of teachers, teacher salaries, teacher absenteeism, teacher tenure, student-teacher ratio, and the Niche Academics Grade for the district. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Great Neck Public Schools
School District
Great Neck, NY
18
1 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Niche User: Going to any Great neck public school is excellent and has great education. Having gone to Great Neck South High School the academic is amazing at this school. All teachers and overall the school have such a passionate and dedication to teaching something new every day and giving the help students need. This school has such a wide variety of activities, sports, clubs, and extra curriculum for students after hours or during. Many teachers stayed after hours if students needed extra help or even during school hours help was always available. I will always recommend kids to go to this school!
Read 18 Reviews
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A+
Teachers
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Jericho Union Free School District
School District
Jericho, NY
7
2 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Parent: Best school district in USA! Our first priority always has been and always will be education. We were in New Jersey best school districts (Princeton, Milburn) for few years. But we simply love Jericho public schools. Far better than NJ public schools based on our experience.
Great opportunities for extra curriculum activities, sports, music. Great teachers!
Read 7 Reviews
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A+
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10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Syosset Central School District
School District
Syosset, NY
12
3 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: Academically it is an excellent district, the high school had an incredible variety of classes, extracurriculars, etc. The only issue I've had over the years at the high school is due to the schools excellence and how high it ranks compared to the rest of the country. If you are even just an average student (above average compared to national averages), its easy to feel way below your peers. Syosset has an environment where it's "cool" to be stressed, staying up late frequently for schoolwork, overloading yourself with hard classes, sports, clubs, etc. It can be extremely overwhelming at times, and it can make you feel very out of place among your peers, even if you do better than you think.
Read 12 Reviews
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A+
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11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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East Williston Union Free School District
School District
Old Westbury, NY
3
4 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Middle School Student: I love attending Willets Road Middle School! It is amazing and I have grown so much over the past couple years. I have many close friends, and I am able to hang out with them through the awesome clubs and sports programs. The classes I take are definitely preparing me for high school, and I can't wait!!
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11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District
School District
North Merrick, NY
32
5 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: The BMCHSD offers everything a student could want to succeed. I have called it my home for the past 4 years and the staff and administration have shaped my being and mindset towards education. I have expressed and discovered myself in many realms, ranging from academically, artistically, and athletically, and much more. Between starting clubs with likeminded peers and exploring differences between those who are less likeminded to myself, all facilitated by the district, I have become a better person. The BMCHSD is a community of sharing and expression as well as intellectual curiosity and ambition towards greatness and that is something that will stay with me and all other BMCHSD students for the rest of my life.
Read 32 Reviews
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A+
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sewanhaka Central High School District
School District
Floral Park, NY
27
6 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Alum: Sewanhaka Central High School District was great! Everyone is friendly, it's very diverse, and the teachers do what they can to ensure that your child does well. Something I would like to see change is non-collaborative classrooms. I would like to see Special Education students and non-special education students interact and collaborate with each other in integrated classrooms.
Read 27 Reviews
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A+
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17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Private School
New York, NY
PK, K-12
10
Senior: It has been an amazing experience! I came in from public school in the suburbs. The school is located in the center of Chelsea. This is incredibly useful for art classes, as they do not exist solely within the class room. They have amazing study abroad programs as well. I went on a two week trip to New Zealand to do scientific research, attended the Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, and went to SXSW as a credited press journalist with my student publication. The teachers do not have closed work spaces so they are always available for conversation. The academics are all all discussion based. All classrooms have circular tables, so no one can hide in the back. This also makes the teacher a member of the class, and not a superior figure who stands tall and above students.
Read 10 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
1,444 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Herricks Union Free School District
School District
New Hyde Park, NY
20
7 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: My Experience at Herricks High School was one of the most unforgettable experiences in my life! At first, you may feel nervous on your first day of your freshman year, but you will get used to it and realize that it's actually a lot of fun. I made the most of my experience by taking part in many afterschool activities and participated in events held throughout the year.
Read 20 Reviews
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A+
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oceanside Union Free School District
School District
Oceanside, NY
22
8 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: I have had an amazing time at Oceanside Union Free School District. Elementary school was perfect and of course I wish I could go back. I loved all of my teachers and I had fun while learning. Middle school was rough but the school was very supportive and I liked most of my teachers. The structure of middle school was weird but worked because it helped transition us from elementary school to the freedom of high school. Oceanside High School is a great school that offers its students many opportunities, academically and with extracurricular activities. Most of my teachers were very supportive and I truly believe they wanted me to succeed. The school also makes it easy to get extra help, which is important when you are taking advanced classes.
Read 22 Reviews
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Locust Valley Central School District
School District
Locust Valley, NY
13
9 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: I liked that there were opportunities for me to take college courses while in high school. There were also many different types of courses to choose from. I played sports throughout high school, and liked the coaches as well. My guidance counselor was always available to help me with anything I needed, and played a big part in choosing Texas Christian University as my college. My brother is also in the school district, and needs some extra help in certain areas. I am grateful that the district has given him the resources he needs in order to not struggle and get through school with as much as ease as possible. The majority of the teachers have been wonderful, and teach the material in a way that is easy to understand. All in all, in June, I am going to be a happy graduate of Locusts Valley High School.
Read 13 Reviews
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Roslyn Union Free School District
School District
Roslyn, NY
5
10 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Alum: Roslyn Union Free School District has excellent academics and staff. There are many clubs and activities to become a part of, so everyone has a chance to find where they fit in. They should improve on college readiness. The way they go about the college search and application process is confusing. They also tend to persuade students to go to certain schools because its where a majority of alumni have attended and the school district has a good reputation with the university.
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Rockville Centre Union Free School District
School District
Rockville Centre, NY
9
11 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: I really love the Rockville Centre Union Free School District. The teachers have provided me with such a wonderful hands-on academic experience. The International Baccalaureate program has also enriched me in many ways. I have been exposed to rich literature, challenging math problems, and a new language. I will recommend the RVC School district to many because there are such great things to say about it.
Read 9 Reviews
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11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Manhasset Union Free School District
School District
Manhasset, NY
5
12 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Sophomore: As a member of a minority, I would love to have more friends with similar backgrounds. Of course it's not the color of their skin that matters, it's the fact that I'm most comfortable with the culture I grew up with, and that I'm most easily relaxed and the most calm when surrounded with familiar traditions and customs. Lately, I've heard that more the school is becoming more diverse as people of all different backgrounds trickle in from neighboring towns, and it lifts my spirits to hear it. I want to attend a school where no one feels like a minority, and everyone feels like they have a place where they belong. The mental health of students is crucial to their academic performance, so if someone doesn't feel that they fit in, or belong, at the school, then they're more likely to perform worse than if they had a welcoming environment where they felt safe and at ease.
Read 5 Reviews
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
Private School
Brooklyn, NY
9-12
163
Senior: Bishop loughlin along with its diversity, is a well school and environment for children as they are more than involved in school. This school has many activities from performing arts to educational programs that are great! The one thing I love most is it feels like home. I am involved in school and it’s great. There are many opportunities that each of us are exposed to that can most definitely help us in our near future.
Read 163 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
660 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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East Meadow Union Free School District
School District
Westbury, NY
19
13 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: My parents moved to East Meadow in part because of the school system. I began my educational career in East Meadow in the first grade. I am now about to graduate as a senior at East Meadow HS. I feel truly blessed to have been able to study in such a diverse and challenging learning environment. I have met and made friends with people from many cultures. I have been able to participate in numerous after school activities and performed as a member of the school band. East Meadows schools are conveniently located throughout the town so that each student is close to home. I'm proud to call McVeigh, Woodland and East Meadow high my alma matters.
Read 19 Reviews
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Port Washington Union Free School District
School District
Port Washington, NY
5
14 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: Growing up in Port Washington and attending an elementary school, middle school, and high school in this town has shown me the real meaning of community. Members of Port Washington are always coming together to find solutions to help better improve our schools. No matter how high or low one may be on the board of education or if they're not on the board at all, everyone's opinion is shared and heard. The Port Washington Union Free School District has helped my education journey be a smooth one. I have never had any problems at any of the schools nor have my siblings. The schools in Port Washington should continued to be noticed for all the outstanding activities and programs they offer.
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District
School District
Plainview, NY
21
15 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: I was truly lucky to have attended this school. I'm fully confident that few places have better teachers than POB, especially JFK high school. Every class I've taken has had some unique and enjoyable quality that another class didn't possess, but still was distinctly a pleasurable experience. My favorite class over the years has been AP World History which I took in 10th grade. No class built my confidence more as a writer and a thinker than Global. Having the best teacher in the world didn't hurt either. Furthermore, becoming the manager of my high school radio station and climbing the ranks for three years, was an immeasurably satisfying experience. Overall, the combination of learning, profound enjoyment, and relationship building has made my experience in the POB School District one to cherish and never forget.
Read 21 Reviews
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11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Massapequa Union Free School District
School District
Massapequa, NY
19
16 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Parent: I am an alum as well as a parent. I like the schools and teachers for the most part. I feel my children are being taught well and are in a safe and nurturing environment. I am fine with the district's diversity. As long as my kids are safe, healthy, and prepared for college, everything else takes a back seat. I dislike the administration very much. The superintendent and her cronies rammed through an unnecessary and expensive change in the district's grade structure this past year that was opposed by the BoE and a majority of the taxpayers. It tore our community in half and turned neighbor on neighbor. Unfortunately both sides behaved badly for their own ideals, but one side was willing to sink to new lows in their desperate attempt to win. Well it worked, but our district will never be the same.
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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North Shore Central School District
School District
Sea Cliff, NY
9
17 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Parent: All three of our kids went through the North Shore school system from K to 12. They originally started at Glenwood landing and then moved over to Glen Head elementary when we moved to a new house then to middle school and high school. The only school we didn’t experience was Sea Cliff. They had a great experience academically, musically, and in athletics. They went on to Bucknell, Middlebury, and Lafayette colleges. The two oldest are in med school and the youngest is an engineer for Ford. We couldn’t have asked for a better education. Is was a perfect balance without the high pressure cut throat atmosphere that we heard about in some of the nearby districts.
Read 9 Reviews
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10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District
School District
Woodmere, NY
4
18 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: Open enrollment is very nice to have but there is not much diversity. The teachers are amazing, they always o thier best and are willing to lend a helping hand. There are many opportunities for people interested in nearly all fields: business, science, and especially research.
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Farmingdale Union Free School District
School District
Farmingdale, NY
10
19 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Parent: Proud Farmingdale mom of a HS senior and a fourth grader! Can’t think of ever living anywhere else. Administration listens carefully to parent concerns, especially for special needs children. The special education services are beyond my expectations.
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A+
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Carle Place Union Free School District
School District
Carle Place, NY
6
20 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Alum: Carle Place Union Free School District, in my opinion, is the best it gets. The community is filled with nothing but love and support. I am beyond grateful for all of the memories and experiences that I have gained by being involved in this community. Before moving to Carle Place in my junior year of high school, I was a part of the East Meadow School District and attended W.T. Clarke High School. Since I have attended a school prior to Carle Place, I have something to compare it to and there is truly no comparison. Carle Place is a safe and welcoming community and I would recommend this town to anybody looking to move to Long Island, New York.
Read 6 Reviews
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10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bethpage Union Free School District
School District
Bethpage, NY
14
21 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Alum: Bethpage High School is straight out of the 1950s! Football and cheerleading are the school's two biggest attractions, with the whole town coming together for Friday night lights! However, academics is also one of Bethpage's highest values. This high school has been ranked among America's best public schools multiple years in a row. With numerous Advanced Placement classes and classes for college credit, I was able to come to college already having 22 credits, placing me way above many others. Even with the high sports culture and academics, many people were also involved in multiple clubs and activities. There were an abundance of clubs to choose from, therefore students were able to pick and choose the ones that best fit them. Bethpage High School was home to four of the best years of my life and I would do anything to go back and relive those incredible and memorable years. Go Eagles!
Read 14 Reviews
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Island Trees Union Free School District
School District
Levittown, NY
22
22 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: The thing I liked the most at Island Trees High School was the music and arts programs. The teachers for these programs are excellent! They really push you to do your best, and to try new things. Like for the music programs they make you try more advanced pieces and for the art programs they make you try different mediums. The only thing that could be changed is the school could put a little more money towards art and music to get new instruments fort he band and new art supplies for the art classes. Academic wise the school is fantastic! The teachers there are really good, but with certain classes and courses it all depends on the teacher you get. Like some teachers can be great with personality and not so good at getting the job done, but that's very VERY few teachers. Overall compared to other schools on Long Island, Island Trees is by far one of the best.
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Garden City Union Free School District
School District
Garden City, NY
9
23 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Alum: I graduated from the Garden City public school systems a few years ago, and I truly feel my experiences prepared me for a successful and well-rounded life. Each school, from 1st grade through high school, offered more than alternative options my parents had considered. I appreciated the encouragement of music, art, VOLUNTEERING, and sports elementary school enforced, the continuation of that and addition of language options in early middle school, and the vast amount of alternative subject matters that the high school offered (which the private schools could not compete with) paired with the excellent sports and music programs, and community service requirements. I could not be more thankful for my education.
Read 9 Reviews
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Hicksville Union Free School District
School District
Hicksville, NY
15
24 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: Overall, the staff is extremely dedicated to their students and provide a plethora of opportunities for extracurricular involvement and extra help. In addition, opportunities, such as peer tutoring and library access, are readily available. However, not enough money is allocated to successful clubs, such as the Science Olympiad, and the money is instead given to sports or used to build extravagant swimming centers that serve no foreseeable purpose in the future. Ideally, invest in the students and their opportunities over flagrantly ostentatious displays of wealth.
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14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Valley Stream Central High School District
School District
Valley Stream, NY
32
25 Districts with the Best Teachers in Nassau County
Senior: I have been living in Valley Stream for 13 years. I go to school in this town and I think it's a pretty good place to live. There's never really any violence or off-putting events that would deter someone from going to school here. Firstly, the schools are fantastic. The schools offer several advanced placement classes as well as extracurricular activities. There is a extensive list of clubs and sports the students can participate in. Also in the schools, there is a wide range of diversity in the races and ethnic backgrounds of the students. I definitely feel the diversity help the community remain so open-minded to other cultures and beliefs. Overall, Valley Stream is a wonderful place to attend school.
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Great Neck Public Schools

Jericho Union Free School District

Syosset Central School District

East Williston Union Free School District

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

Sewanhaka Central High School District

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Herricks Union Free School District

Oceanside Union Free School District

Locust Valley Central School District

Roslyn Union Free School District

Rockville Centre Union Free School District

Manhasset Union Free School District

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School

East Meadow Union Free School District

Port Washington Union Free School District

Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District

Massapequa Union Free School District

North Shore Central School District

Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District

Farmingdale Union Free School District

Carle Place Union Free School District

Bethpage Union Free School District

Island Trees Union Free School District

Garden City Union Free School District

Hicksville Union Free School District

Valley Stream Central High School District