Best 11040 New York Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,855 students in 11040, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11040, NY are Manor Oaks William Bowie School, Hillside Grade School and Garden City Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11040 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11040, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11040, NY Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manor Oaks William Bowie School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Hillside Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2363
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Grade School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 W Maple Dr
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2419
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Garden City Park School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 Central Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2390
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
New Hyde Park Road School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 New Hyde Park Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 434-2384
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
10 Campbell St
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 441-4350
Gr: PK-K | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11040, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11040, NY include Manor Oaks William Bowie School, Hillside Grade School and Garden City Park School.
How many public preschools are located in 11040?
5 public preschools are located in 11040.
What is the racial composition of students in 11040?
11040 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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