Garden City Schools

Depending Upon the Homeowners Location, Some Residents Utilize Franklin Square Schools Instead of Garden City Schools.

Garden City Schools -  The New York State Education Department recently announced that the Garden City Public Schools has once again been designated a "High Performing/Gap Closing School District" due to the outstanding results achieved by students in the areas of English language arts, mathematics and science, as well as the district´s high school graduation rate. In addition, our school district has been selected as a "Gold Medal School District" by Expansion Management, a consulting firm that helps corporations with their relocation plans. The Gold Medal award, the highest ranking possible, means that Garden City is rated among the top 16% of school districts in the country.

Franklin Square Schools - Franklin Square Schools are committed to educating elementary students by providing a productive learning environment in cooperation with family so that each child is given a solid Foundation for Success in order to become a contributory member of the community by learning, growing and reaching his/her potential.

High Schools

Garden City High School  (9-12)
Garden City HS offers electives in Architectural Drawing and Automated Accounting. Garden City HS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.
170 Rockaway Avenue
Garden City  NY  11530
(516) 478 2000

H. Franklin Carey High School   (7-12)
H. Frank Carey High School is one of five high schools in the Sewanhaka Central High School District of Nassau County.  Carey High School is a junior/senior high school with grades 7-12.  Total population is approximately 1,800 students from surrounding communities such Garden City South, West Hempstead, Elmont, and Franklin Square.  Carey is located in the small Long Island town of Franklin Square, and has become one of the center points of community interaction.  From sports events to club sponsored activities, and don't forget the learning experience, Carey is always busy with many things to see and participate in.
230 Poppy Avenue
Franklin Square, NY 11010
[516] 539-9400


Middle School

Garden City Middle School  (6-8)

As a public school, GCMS has an open admission policy. All validated residents of the Garden City community are eligible to attend GCMS. Students may enter at any time throughout the school year. Academic placement decisions are made through careful examination of a student´s previous academic record and parent input.

170 Rockaway Avenue
Garden City  NY  11530
(516) 478 2000

Elementary Schools

Stewart Elementary School  (2-5)
501 Stewart Avenue
Garden City  NY  11530
(516) 478 1400

Stratford Avenue Elementary School  (2-5)
97 Stratford Avenue
Garden City  NY  11530
(516) 478 1500 

Hemlock Elementary School  (K-1)
72 Bayberry Avenue
Garden City  NY  11530
(516) 478 1600 

Homestead Elementary School  (K-1)
2 Homestead Avenue
Garden City  NY  11530
 (516) 478 1700

Locust Elementary School   (K-1)
220 Boylston Street
Garden City  NY  11530
(516) 478 1800

John Street Elementary School  (K-6)
The John Street School is where everyone works together toward one common goal: student success. We meet new challenges each and every day and at John Street our motto is "Learning is hard work, but hard work can be fun."
560 Nassau Blvd.
Franklin Square  NY  11010
(516) 505 6955

Polk Street Elementary School  (K-6)
The Polk Street School community is comprised of over 634 students who strive to reach our high expectations for academic achievement and good character, a staff that cares about each and every child and works extremely hard to facilitate students´ success, and parents who are very involved and supportive of our school. At Polk Street School, children develop a love of learning as well as the skills to be successful in school and life. Active learning experiences in a caring, supportive environment nurture our students´ academic, social and emotional growth. As principal, my favorite times of the day are when I walk around the school and visit the students, seeing their excitement about learning.
960 Polk Avenue
Franklin Square  NY  11010
(516) 326 3785

Washington Street Elementary School  (K-6)
The Washington Street Elementary School  is where learning and improving are keys to success, whether one is a student, teacher or Principal. At Washington Street School, every effort is made to provide the resources necessary for success. Teachers are continually updating their skills, which is reflected in increased student achievement.  Students have been able to achieve due to our success in providing an environment that is conducive to learning. Student concerns are addressed immediately so that they are free to dedicate themselves to the task of learning.
760 Washington Street
Franklin Square  NY  11010
(516) 505 6995