For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,152 students in 11793, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 139 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 11793, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11793, NY are Wantagh Senior High School, Lee Road School and Forest Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11793 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11793, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11793, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wantagh Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3297 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6401
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Road School
Magnet 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
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Lake School
Magnet 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
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Wantagh Middle School
Magnet 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
| 682 students
Rank: #66.
Wantagh School
Magnet 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
| 683 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11793, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11793, NY include Wantagh Senior High School, Lee Road School and Forest Lake School.
How many public schools are located in 11793?
6 public schools are located in 11793.
What percentage of students in 11793 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 11793 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11793?
11793 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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