Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Garden City Park School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden City Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Garden City Park School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Garden City Park School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden City Park School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
55%
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden City Park School's ranking?
Garden City Park School is ranked #940 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Garden City Park School often compared to?
Garden City Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside Grade School, New Hyde Park Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Garden City Park School?
295 students attend Garden City Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Garden City Park School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden City Park School?
Garden City Park School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garden City Park School offer ?
Garden City Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garden City Park School part of?
Garden City Park School is part of New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District.
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