Public schools in Hempstead, NY
11 open public schools with an address in Hempstead, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,091
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Hempstead public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Hempstead, NY: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,091 students, an average of 826 per school. The largest campus is Academy Charter School (2,003 students), and the largest elementary school is Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts (631).
Hempstead Union Free School District operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Hempstead campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 78% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hempstead
Hempstead Union Free School District
Public school district
8 schools in Hempstead
Academy Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hempstead
Evergreen Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hempstead
Uniondale Union Free School District
Public school district
1 school in Hempstead · 8 total
Elementary schools in Hempstead
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama Elementary School Hempstead Union Free School District | 01–06 | 439 | 13.7:1 | |
| David Paterson School Hempstead Union Free School District | KG–06 | 388 | 17.6:1 | |
| Jackson Main Elementary School Hempstead Union Free School District | 01–06 | 436 | 16.8:1 | |
| Joseph McNeil School Hempstead Union Free School District | 01–06 | 359 | 15:1 | |
| Prospect Elementary School Hempstead Union Free School District | PK–KG | 441 | 55.1:1 | |
| Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts Hempstead Union Free School District | KG–06 | 631 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Hempstead
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School Hempstead Union Free School District | 07–08 | 748 | 12.5:1 | |
| Lawrence Road Middle School Uniondale Union Free School District | 06–08 | 623 | 8.6:1 |
High schools in Hempstead
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School Hempstead Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,879 | 27.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hempstead
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Charter School Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 2,003 | 16.3:1 | |
| Evergreen Charter School Evergreen Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 1,144 | 14:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic73.7%
- Black23.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Hempstead schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,091 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hempstead
How many public schools are in Hempstead, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Hempstead: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 9,091 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hempstead?
Schools with an address in Hempstead belong to 4 education agencies, led by Hempstead Union Free School District (8 schools), Academy Charter School (1 school), Evergreen Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hempstead?
Hempstead High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hempstead, with 1,879 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hempstead?
Yes. 2 of the 11 public schools in Hempstead are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy Charter School, Evergreen Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hempstead schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hempstead public schools is 15.8:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hempstead guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities