Best Schools in Wantagh, NY
Wantagh, NY has a total of 21 schools including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 16,184 students attend Wantagh, NY schools. On average, schools in Wantagh score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 75% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wantagh exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wantagh, NY
Wantagh, NY has 6 high schools with 7,338 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wantagh score 96% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 93% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wantagh exceed expectations.
1. John F Kennedy High School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
2. Wellington C Mepham High School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
3. Wantagh Senior High School
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Wantagh Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
4. Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
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Levittown Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1277 Students
5. Seaford Senior High School
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Seaford Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 658 Students
6. Freeport High School
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Freeport Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2264 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wantagh, NY
Wantagh, NY has 6 middle schools with 4,340 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wantagh score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wantagh don't meet expectations.
1. Grand Avenue Middle School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 915 Students
2. Jonas E Salk Middle School
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Levittown Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 947 Students
3. Shore Road School
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Bellmore Union Free School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 293 Students
4. Wantagh Middle School
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Wantagh Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
5. Seaford Middle School
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Seaford Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
6. John W Dodd Middle School
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Freeport Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 986 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wantagh, NY
Wantagh, NY has 9 elementary schools with 4,506 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wantagh score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wantagh greatly exceed expectations.
1. East Broadway School
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Levittown Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 676 Students
2. Mandalay School
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Wantagh Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
3. Gardiners Avenue School
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Levittown Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
4. Seaford Harbor School
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Seaford Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students
5. Forest Lake School
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Wantagh Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
6. Saw Mill Road School
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North Bellmore Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 686 Students
7. Wantagh School
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Wantagh Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 683 Students
8. Reinhard Early Childhood Center
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Bellmore Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 533 Students
9. Columbus Avenue School
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Freeport Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 195 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wantagh, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wantagh, NY has a total population of 22,375 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wantagh, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wantagh, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wantagh, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wantagh, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wantagh, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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