51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ

Great Neck Union Free School District

345 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020-1606
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Great Neck Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,955 students in Great Neck Union Free School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Great Neck Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 48% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Great Neck Union Free School District are Lakeville Elementary School, Great Neck South Middle School and E M Baker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,703 Schools
# Students
6,809 Students
1,750,092 Students
# Teachers
652 Teachers
153,310 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Great Neck Union Free School District, which is ranked #34 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#25 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
88%
52%
81%
49%
95%
78%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
52%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
35%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,232 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,801 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$247 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$257 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,232
$31,307
Spending / Student
$37,801
$32,183

Best Great Neck Union Free School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeville Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
47-27 Jayson Ave
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4300
Gr: 1-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
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 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
E M Baker School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
69 Baker Hill Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4100
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Saddle Rock School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 Hawthorne Ln
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4400
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
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 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1-a Grassfield Rd
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 441-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,809 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links