Wantagh School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wantagh, New York 11793 · Wantagh Union Free School District
#249 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#2866 of 50,301 nationally
About Wantagh School
Wantagh School is a public elementary located in Wantagh, in the Wantagh Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 672 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 249th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 672.
There are 6 schools in Wantagh; Wantagh School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wantagh School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wantagh School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Forest Lake School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students · 991 m away
Seaford Senior High School
Seaford · Public high · Grades 9–12
650 students · 1.3 km away
Wantagh Middle School
Wantagh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students · 1.3 km away
Wantagh Senior High School
Wantagh · Public high · Grades 9–12
826 students · 1.3 km away
Seaford Middle School
Seaford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students · 1.6 km away
Seaford Manor School
Seaford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students · 1.8 km away
Winthrop Avenue School
Bellmore · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
312 students · 2.2 km away
Saw Mill Road School
North Bellmore · Public elementary · Grades K–6
700 students · 2.2 km away
Martin Avenue Elementary School
Bellmore · Public elementary · Grades K–6
328 students · 2.2 km away
Seaford Harbor School
Seaford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
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672 students
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672 students
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671 students
Jefferson Elementary School
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671 students
Ps 82 Hammond
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674 students
Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wantagh School a good school?
Wantagh School has a Success Index (US) of 84.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #249 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wantagh School rank in New York?
Wantagh School ranks #249 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #2866 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wantagh School?
Wantagh School had 672 students in 2025.
Is Wantagh School a elementary school or a high school?
Wantagh School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wantagh School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wantagh School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.