Best Schools in Garden City, New York
10 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Garden City?
Use this page to compare every school in Garden City by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Garden City High School
High · Garden City Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The Waldorf School of Garden City
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Garden City Middle School
Middle · Garden City Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Garden City for 2026 are Garden City High School (9.0/10), The Waldorf School of Garden City (8.9/10), and Garden City Middle School (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 6 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.6
out of 10
Median Home
$987,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.6
out of 10
Median Home
$987,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Garden City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (6 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden City High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | The Waldorf School of Garden City | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Garden City Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Stewart School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Stratford Avenue School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | St Anne's School | 6.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.6/10
- Median household income
- $202,841
- Median home value
- $987,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71%
- Avg commute
- 34 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 89%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Garden City compares
New York rank
#68 of 475
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.4
above New York avg (6.2)
Median household income
$203k
217% of New York median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Garden City, New York
Garden City's public school system is compact — 8 ranked schools covering elementary through high school — and it performs at a consistently high level. The district averages 8.0 out of 10, and 7 of those 8 schools (88%) score 7 or above. That concentration at the top end is notable; most districts show a wide range between their strongest and weakest schools. Here, the floor nearly matches the ceiling.
Elementary options are uniformly strong. Stratford Avenue School leads the entire district at 8.9 out of 10 — the highest score across all 8 ranked schools. Stewart School earns an 8.8, and Locust School scores 7.7, still well above the 7.0 mark that signals a high-performing school. Parents with younger children are unlikely to draw a weak assignment regardless of which zone they land in.
The middle and high school pipeline holds the same standard. Garden City Middle School scores 8.8, matching Stewart School and sitting just a tenth below Stratford Avenue. Garden City High School earns an 8.1, meaning students move from a strong middle school into a strong high school. There is no major drop-off across grade levels — which is exactly what the 8.0 district average reflects.
For parents comparing Garden City against neighboring Long Island communities, the numbers make the district-level case clearly. An 8.0 average and an 88% rate of 7-plus schools signal that performance here is the rule, not the exception. Individual school comparisons within Garden City are still worth doing if you have a specific zone in mind, but even the lower-scoring schools sit in solid territory. The practical question for most families won't be whether they'll land in a good school — it will be whether Garden City's overall fit matches their priorities beyond the academics.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 653 students · 2nd–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 2 | 621 students · 2nd–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 3 | 159 students · Kindergarten–1st | 7.8 | ||
| 4 | 215 students · Pre-K–1st | 6.8 | ||
| 5 | 194 students · Kindergarten–1st | 6.7 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Anne's School
Private
350 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,021 students · 6th–8th | 8.6 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,076 students · 9th–12th | 9.0 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,743 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.7 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 269 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.9 | ||
Schools in Garden City
Garden City, New York · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$202,841
Median Home Value
$987,800
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
28,041
College Educated
71%
Homeownership
89%
Avg Commute
34 min
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Community Profile
Garden City has a median household income of $202,841. It is a well-educated community where 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $987,800, with a median rent of $3,501/month. The local poverty rate of 3.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 2
Resources
School Districts (2)
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in New York
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Garden City, New York
How many schools are in Garden City, New York?
Garden City has 10 schools, including 8 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Garden City, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Garden City is 7.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Garden City, New York?
The top-ranked school in Garden City on MySchoolScout is Garden City High School with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Garden City, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Garden City on MySchoolScout is Stewart School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Garden City, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Garden City on MySchoolScout is Garden City Middle School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best high school in Garden City, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Garden City on MySchoolScout is Garden City High School with a composite score of 9.0/10.
How many school districts serve Garden City, New York?
Garden City is served by 2 school districts: Garden City Union Free School District, Nassau Boces.
What is the education level in Garden City, New York?
According to Census data, 71% of adults in Garden City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Garden City, New York?
The median household income in Garden City is approximately $202,841 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Garden City, New York?
Yes, Garden City has 2 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Waldorf School of Garden City with a score of 8.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garden City, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Garden City is 11.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Garden City, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.