| Index | East Meadow | New York | National |
| Average Test Scores | 70% | 48% | 49% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | n/a | n/a | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 7 | 4,060 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 3 | 1,092 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 483 | 7,963 |
| Index | East Meadow | New York | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 88.5% | 83.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 87.8% | 82.1% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 63.9% | 59.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 47.1% | 43.4% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 37.9% | 34.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 16.6% | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 3.6% | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 7 public schools, 3 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in East Meadow. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for East Meadow, NY schools is 70%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In East Meadow, NY, an average of 88.5% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 87.8% have completed high school.
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Hewlett Bay Park, NY | 366 | 99% | 100% |
| Old Westbury, NY | 4,582 | 91% | 85% |
| Manhasset, NY | 7,996 | 87% | 76% |
| Lake Success, NY | 3,084 | 85% | 73% |
| Searingtown, NY | 4,727 | 83% | 69% |
| East Meadow, NY | 37,228 | 70% | 42% |
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Mechanicsville, VA | 37,201 | 87% | 77% |
| Marion, IA | 37,198 | 84% | 71% |
| Addison, IL | 37,192 | 20% | 60% |
| Lincoln Park, MI | 37,155 | 21% | 56% |
| Mission Bend, TX | 37,334 | 74% | 50% |
| East Meadow, NY | 37,228 | 70% | 42% |
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