For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,483 students in Hewlett, NY (there are , serving 945 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Hewlett, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Hewlett, NY are George W Hewlett High School, Woodmere Middle School and Hewlett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hewlett, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hewlett have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Hewlett, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George W Hewlett High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Everit Ave
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #22.
Woodmere Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1170 Peninsula Blvd
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Hewlett Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1570 Broadway
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4500
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4500
Grades: 2-5
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
1180 Henrietta Pl
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4600
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4600
Grades: PK-1
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hewlett, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Hewlett, NY include George W Hewlett High School, Woodmere Middle School and Hewlett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hewlett?
4 public schools are located in Hewlett.
What percentage of students in Hewlett go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Hewlett are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hewlett?
Hewlett public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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