Syosset Senior High School has taken the top spot among Nassau County’s public high schools for the second consecutive year, according to Niche’s 2027 rankings, while several of the county’s traditionally high-ranked schools shifted positions from previous years.

Syosset was followed by Jericho Senior High School, Manhasset Secondary School, Roslyn High School, Herricks High School, Great Neck South High School, the Wheatley School, Bethpage Senior High School, Great Neck North High School and George W. Hewlett High School. All 10 received an A+ overall grade from Niche. The latest rankings show continued strength among Nassau’s highest-performing schools, but the order has changed over time. In Niche’s 2025 rankings, Jericho was No. 1, followed by Syosset, Great Neck South, Manhasset and Roslyn.

Syosset moved from No. 2 in 2025 to No. 1 in 2026 and retained the top position this year. Superintendent Thomas Rogers said the ranking reflects the work of students and staff but is not something the district pursues.

“This is a very nice recognition of all of the hard work put in by our students and staff,” Rogers said. “We don’t chase rankings, but we are always happy to accept such a kind compliment. In Syosset, we have always believed that if we focus on good instruction, things like rankings will take care of themselves.”

Great Neck’s schools have moved around the top 10 in recent Niche rankings. Great Neck South has generally remained among Nassau’s highest-ranked schools but has slipped several places from its position near the top of the list in earlier years. Great Neck North has seen more fluctuation, including a notable rise in last year’s ranking before falling back in the latest list.

Great Neck Public Schools Superintendent Kenneth Bossert said the district remains proud of both schools and noted that rankings can vary from year to year.