Forest Lake School vs Wantagh School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 991 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students
Wantagh School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Forest Lake School Wantagh, New York | Wantagh School Wantagh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #109 of 2,536 | #249 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #793 of 50,301 | #2866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 390 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 8.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Wantagh | Wantagh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 84.1).
- •Forest Lake School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Forest Lake School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Forest Lake School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 8.9%).
- •Wantagh School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Wantagh School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 390.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Lake School better than Wantagh School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lake School ranks higher (89.9 vs 84.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Lake School and Wantagh School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Wantagh and Wantagh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake School: 390. Wantagh School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake School and Wantagh School rank in New York?
Forest Lake School is 109th of 2,536 and Wantagh School is 249th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).