For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,063 students in Merrick, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Merrick, NY are Merrick Avenue Middle School and Sanford H Calhoun High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrick, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Merrick have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Merrick, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sanford H Calhoun High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Merrick, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrick Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1870 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Gr: 7-9 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1786 State St
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1300
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,217 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Merrick, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Merrick, NY include Merrick Avenue Middle School and Sanford H Calhoun High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merrick?
2 public high schools are located in Merrick.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrick?
Merrick public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).