For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,321 students in Wantagh, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wantagh, NY are Lee Road School, Forest Lake School and Mandalay School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wantagh, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wantagh have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wantagh, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Road School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Lee Rd
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 434-7476
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 434-7476
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Lake School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Mandalay School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2667 Bayview Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Wantagh Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3299 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6350
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #55.
Wantagh School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1765 Beech St
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6480
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wantagh, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wantagh, NY include Lee Road School, Forest Lake School and Mandalay School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wantagh?
5 public elementary schools are located in Wantagh.
What is the racial composition of students in Wantagh?
Wantagh public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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