The Great Neck Public Schools offers free transportation for children attending non-public schools who meet walking distance-from-school requirements. The deadline to apply for non-public school transportation for the 2025-26 school year is April 1, 2025, as determined by New York State Education Law.

This year, the district implemented a new application form using ParentSquare, the district’s communications platform. A ParentSquare message was sent to non-public school families in January; families who did not receive this communication, or who need additional assistance with their request, should email parentsupport@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

To be eligible for free transportation, the walking distance from a pupil’s home to a non-public school must exceed 0.5 mile for students in grades K–5; 0.75 mile for students in grades 6–8; and 1 mile for students in grades 9–12. Transportation is limited to a maximum distance of 15 miles. Other rules may apply for children with disabilities; please consult with the Office of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services at (516) 441-4970.

For more information, visit the Non-Public School Transportation web page or email parentsupport@greatneck.k12.ny.us.