Total enrollment
3,166
+29 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Wantagh
New York · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Wantagh comes to roughly 3,166 students across 6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Wantagh
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 87%
% Hispanic
11%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
18,365
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,166
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST LAKE SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-06 | 390 |
| LEE ROAD SCHOOL | Elementary | KG-05 | 312 |
| MANDALAY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-05 | 321 |
| WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 645 |
| WANTAGH SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-05 | 672 |
| WANTAGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 826 |
About Wantagh
Wantagh is an average-sized New York city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 3,166 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,166 students, remained close to its prior level from the 3,137 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 87% to 81%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Wantagh discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.