Schools in Hempstead, New York (2025)

11 schools · 9,091 students · 9 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 623.

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Ranked schools in Hempstead

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.

1
60
Hempstead High SchoolHempstead · Public High77% Math proficiency · 1,879 students
2
38
Barack Obama Elementary SchoolHempstead · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 439 students
3
38
Lawrence Road Middle SchoolHempstead · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 623 students
4
34
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the ArtsHempstead · Public Elementary76.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 631 students
5
33
Jackson Main Elementary SchoolHempstead · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 436 students
6
32
David Paterson SchoolHempstead · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 388 students
7
22
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle SchoolHempstead · Public Middle14% Math proficiency · 748 students
8
22
Joseph McNeil SchoolHempstead · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 359 students
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19
Prospect Elementary SchoolHempstead · Public Elementary77.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 441 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Hempstead High School Hempstead · High · Grades 9–12	Public	59.8 Top 50%	77% Math proficiency	1,879
2	Barack Obama Elementary School Hempstead · Elementary · Grades 1–6	Public	37.9 Lower 50%	45% Math proficiency	439
3	Lawrence Road Middle School Hempstead · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	37.5 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	623
4	Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts Hempstead · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	34.4 Lower 50%	76.4% Free/reduced-price lunch	631
5	Jackson Main Elementary School Hempstead · Elementary · Grades 1–6	Public	33.1 Lower 50%	44% Math proficiency	436
6	David Paterson School Hempstead · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	32.0 Lower 50%	39% Math proficiency	388
7	Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School Hempstead · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	21.8 Lower 50%	14% Math proficiency	748
8	Joseph McNeil School Hempstead · Elementary · Grades 1–6	Public	21.7 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	359
9	Prospect Elementary School Hempstead · Elementary · Grades PK–K	Public	19.3 Lower 50%	77.6% Free/reduced-price lunch	441

Other schools in Hempstead

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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Academy Charter School

Hempstead · Charter other · Grades K–12

2,003 students

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Evergreen Charter School

Hempstead · Charter other · Grades K–12

1,144 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Hempstead?

Hempstead High School is the highest-ranked school in Hempstead with a Success Index (US) of 59.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).

How many schools are in Hempstead?

Hempstead has 11 schools (1 high, 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other) educating 9,091 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Hempstead?

The median Enrollment across schools in Hempstead is 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.