For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,076 students in West Hempstead, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Hempstead, NY are West Hempstead Secondary School and West Hempstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Hempstead, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in West Hempstead have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Hempstead, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hempstead Secondary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Grades: 7-12
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
West Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
Grades: 7-8
| 284 students
West Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nassau House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
761 Woodfield St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Hempstead, NY include West Hempstead Secondary School and West Hempstead Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Hempstead?
2 public middle schools are located in West Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hempstead?
West Hempstead public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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