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7.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Greenlawn, New York

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.9/10
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Choosing a school in Greenlawn?

Use this page to compare every school in Greenlawn by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Harborfields High School

8.7/10

High · Harborfields Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Oldfield Middle School

7.7/10

Middle · Harborfields Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Thomas J Lahey Elementary School

7.3/10

Elementary · Harborfields Central 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 Greenlawn for 2026 are Harborfields High School (8.7/10), Oldfield Middle School (7.7/10), and Thomas J Lahey Elementary School (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

3

in this city

Avg Score

7.9

out of 10

Median Home

$686,900

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Greenlawn

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Harborfields High School 8.7 / 10
2 Oldfield Middle School 7.7 / 10
3 Thomas J Lahey Elementary School 7.3 / 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
7.9/10

100% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$161,705

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$686,900

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
57%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
38 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
81%

Of occupied housing units

How Greenlawn compares

New York rank

#36 of 475

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.7

above New York avg (6.2)

Median household income

$162k

173% of New York median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Greenlawn, New York

Greenlawn, New York is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.9 out of 10, schools in Greenlawn perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Greenlawn is Harborfields High School with a composite score of 8.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Greenlawn is served by 1 school district: HARBORFIELDS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 2,798 students.

Greenlawn's community shows 57% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $161,705. The poverty rate in the area is 5.8%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 11740 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 581 students · 3rd–5th 7.3

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 629 students · 6th–8th 7.7

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 928 students · 9th–12th 8.7

Schools in Greenlawn

Greenlawn, New York · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$161,705

Median Home Value

$686,900

Population

10,699

College Educated

57%

Homeownership

81%

Avg Commute

38 min

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Community Profile

Greenlawn has a median household income of $161,705. It is a well-educated community where 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $686,900. The local poverty rate of 5.8% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 38 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Greenlawn, New York

How many schools are in Greenlawn, New York?

Greenlawn has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Greenlawn, New York?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Greenlawn is 7.9 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 Greenlawn, New York?

The top-ranked school in Greenlawn on MySchoolScout is Harborfields High School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Greenlawn, New York?

The top-ranked elementary school in Greenlawn on MySchoolScout is Thomas J Lahey Elementary School with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Greenlawn, New York?

The top-ranked middle school in Greenlawn on MySchoolScout is Oldfield Middle School with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best high school in Greenlawn, New York?

The top-ranked high school in Greenlawn on MySchoolScout is Harborfields High School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

How many school districts serve Greenlawn, New York?

Greenlawn is served by 1 school district: Harborfields Central School District.

What is the education level in Greenlawn, New York?

According to Census data, 57% of adults in Greenlawn have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Greenlawn, New York?

The median household income in Greenlawn is approximately $161,705 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenlawn, New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Greenlawn is 10.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Greenlawn, 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.