For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 531 students in Wading River, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Wading River, NY are Wading River School and Little Flower School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wading River, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wading River have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wading River, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wading River School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Wadng Rvr Mnr Rd
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 821-8253
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 821-8253
Gr: 3-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Little Flower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2460 N Wading River Rd
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 929-4300
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 929-4300
Gr: 3-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wading River, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Wading River, NY include Wading River School and Little Flower School.
How many public schools are located in Wading River?
2 public schools are located in Wading River.
What is the racial composition of students in Wading River?
Wading River public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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