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7.8 avg / 10

Great Neck Union Free School District

School District · Great Neck, New York

Students: 6,841
Teachers (FTE): 650
Estimated Scores: 10%

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

10

5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$35,780

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.5:1

How this district compares

New York rank

#54 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above New York avg

Per-pupil spending

$35,780

+$8,000 vs New York median

District size

6,841 students

Much larger than New York median

About Great Neck Union Free School District

Great Neck Union Free School District is a Great Neck, New York school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,841 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $35,780 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.8/10, Great Neck Union Free School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Saddle Rock School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Great Neck Union Free School District students show an average math proficiency of 84.7% and ELA proficiency of 83.6%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Great Neck Union Free School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 84.7%
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ELA Proficiency 83.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Great Neck Union Free School District with test data.

District Details

State
New York
City
Great Neck
Total Enrollment
6,841
Teachers (FTE)
650
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Great Neck Union Free School District?

Great Neck Union Free School District has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Great Neck Union Free School District?

The average composite rating for Great Neck Union Free School District is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Great Neck Union Free School District?

Great Neck Union Free School District spends $35,780 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Great Neck Union Free School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Great Neck Union Free School District is 10.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Great Neck Union Free School District?

Saddle Rock School is the highest-rated school in Great Neck Union Free School District with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Great Neck Union Free School District?

Across schools in Great Neck Union Free School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Great Neck Union Free School District compare to other districts in New York?

Great Neck Union Free School District has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
84.7%
ELA Proficiency
83.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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.

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