For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,340 students in 11793, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11793, NY are Lee Road School, Forest Lake School and Mandalay School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11793 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11793, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11793, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Road 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
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Forest Lake School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mandalay School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2667 Bayview Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Wantagh Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3299 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6350
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Wantagh School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1765 Beech St
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6480
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11793, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11793, NY include Lee Road School, Forest Lake School and Mandalay School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11793?
5 public elementary schools are located in 11793.
What is the racial composition of students in 11793?
11793 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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