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Wantagh School

1765 Beech St
Wantagh, NY 11793
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wantagh School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wantagh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wantagh School's student population of 683 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wantagh School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wantagh School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1527 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wantagh School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wantagh School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wantagh School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wantagh School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wantagh School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wantagh School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wantagh School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wantagh School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wantagh School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
85%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wantagh School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wantagh School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wantagh School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Wantagh School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wantagh School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wantagh School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wantagh School's ranking?
Wantagh School is ranked #1527 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wantagh School often compared to?
Wantagh Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaford Harbor School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Wantagh School?
683 students attend Wantagh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wantagh School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wantagh School?
Wantagh School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wantagh School offer ?
Wantagh School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wantagh School part of?
Wantagh School is part of Wantagh Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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