For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,235 students in 11550, NY (there are , serving 1,129 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 11550, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11550, NY are William S Covert School, Hempstead High School and Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11550 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11550, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11550, NY 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William S Covert School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
379 Willow St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,984 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 N Franklin Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Grades: K-12
| 1,895 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Grades: K-12
| 1,088 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson Main Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Grades: 1-6
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Front Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
436 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Grades: 5-6
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
Lawrence Road Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Lawrence Rd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 918-1501
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 918-1501
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #88.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
176 William St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Grades: 1-6
| 524 students
Rank: #99.
David Paterson School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Fulton Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Grades: 7-10
| 900 students
Rank: #1111.
Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4801
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4801
Grades: K-6
| 756 students
Rank: #1212.
Joseph Mcneil School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 S Franklin St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Grades: 1-6
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
265 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
Grades: PK-K
| 490 students
11550, New York 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 392 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 393 students
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Grades: 9-11
| 403 students
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
Leadership Training Project 350 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Grades: 1-6
| 576 students
15 E Marshall St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4751
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Nassau Co. A.c.l.d. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Elk St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11550, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11550, NY include William S Covert School, Hempstead High School and Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 11550?
13 public schools are located in 11550.
What percentage of students in 11550 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 11550 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11550?
11550 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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