For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,407 students in Glen Head, NY. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glen Head, NY are North Shore Middle School, Glenwood Landing Elementary School and Glen Head Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Head, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glen Head have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glen Head, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
505 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7301
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Glen Head Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 School St
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7701
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7701
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Glen Head, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glen Head, NY include North Shore Middle School, Glenwood Landing Elementary School and Glen Head Elementary School. Glen Head has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glen Head?
3 public elementary schools are located in Glen Head.
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Head?
Glen Head public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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