For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,332 students in 11040, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 11040, NY are Herricks High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School and Mineola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11040 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11040, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11040 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mineola High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11040, NY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herricks High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Shelter Rock Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,502 students
Rank: #22.
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Leonard Blvd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9500
Grades: 7-12
| 1,738 students
Rank: #33.
Mineola High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Armstrong Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 237-2600
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 237-2600
Grades: 8-12
| 1,092 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 11040, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 11040, NY include Herricks High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School and Mineola High School.
How many public high schools are located in 11040?
3 public high schools are located in 11040.
What is the racial composition of students in 11040?
11040 public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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