Wantagh Union Free School District

NYWantagh, New York•Nassau County

Contact & Location

3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

(516) 679-6300

www.wantaghschools.org

GreatSchools Profile

Enrollment & Schools

50

Total Schools

19,762

Total Enrollment

PK-UG

Grade Range

School Breakdown

0

Preschools

16

Elementary Schools

10

Middle Schools

10

High Schools

Rating Distribution

38%

Below Average

1025%

Average

2768%

Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public

48

Charter

2

Private

0

By Level

Elementary

16

Middle

10

High

10

Reviews (Aggregated)

3.8

Average Rating

295

Total Reviews

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White

50%

Asian

22%

Hispanic / Latino

15%

Two or More Races

7%

Black / African American

4%

Pacific Islander

1%

Gender Distribution

52%Male

48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

27%Students Eligible

vs. State Average

48%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Ratings

7.6

Overall

8.0

Test Scores

—

Equity

8.1

College Readiness

Average ACT Score

24.3

(out of 36)

Average SAT Score

994

(out of 1600)

Average Graduation Rate

74%

Students

AP / IB / Dual Enrollment

14%

Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average

8% (3)

Average

25% (10)

Above Average

68% (27)

Wantagh Union Free School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Wantagh Union Free School District

50 schools

Elementary Schools

(16)

Addison Elementary School

Elementarypublic•366 students

Barron Park Elementary School

Elementarypublic•278 students

Duveneck Elementary School

Elementarypublic•376 students

El Carmelo Elementary School

Elementarypublic•282 students

Escondido Elementary School

Elementarypublic•432 students

Fairmeadow Elementary School

Elementarypublic•425 students

Herbert Hoover Elementary School

Elementarypublic•389 students

International Charter School Of Trenton

Elementarycharter•109 students

Juana Briones Elementary School

Elementarypublic•260 students

Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School

Elementarypublic•350 students

Norma Krueger Elementary Bert Karrer Campus

Elementarypublic•327 students

Ohlone Elementary School

Elementarypublic•464 students

Palo Verde Elementary School

Elementarypublic•334 students

Prickley Pear Elementary

Elementarypublic•272 students

Radley Elementary School

Elementarypublic•440 students

Walter Hays Elementary School

Elementarypublic•305 students

Middle Schools

(10)

East Valley Middle School

Middlepublic•482 students

Eastwood Middle School

Middlepublic•351 students

Ellen Fletcher Middle

Middlepublic•572 students

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Middlepublic•732 students

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

Middlepublic•1,002 students

Madison Jr High School

Middlepublic•116 students

Marion Middle School

Middlepublic•372 students

Saugatuck Middle School

Middlepublic•200 students

Wantagh Middle School

Middlepublic•647 students

Weeping Water Middle School

Middlepublic•60 students

High Schools

(10)

Crispus Attucks Youthbuild Cs

Highcharter•76 students

East Helena High School

Highpublic•580 students

Eastwood I High School

Highpublic•370 students

Henry M. Gunn High School

Highpublic•1,643 students

Madison Senior High School

Highpublic•132 students

Marion High School

Highpublic•456 students

Palo Alto High School

Highpublic•1,891 students

Saugatuck High School

Highpublic•251 students

Wantagh Senior High School

Highpublic•826 students

Weeping Water High School

Highpublic•107 students

Other Schools

(14)

Bernard Long Elementary School

Schoolpublic•331 students

Douglas Elementary School

Schoolpublic•357 students

Eastgate School

Schoolpublic•178 students

Forest Lake School

Schoolpublic•388 students

Greendell School

Schoolpublic•26 students

Luckey Elementary School

Schoolpublic•684 students

Madison Student Support Center

Mandalay School

Schoolpublic•321 students

Marion Alternative Center

Schoolpublic•10 students

Norma Krueger Elementary School

Schoolpublic•362 students

Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford

Schoolpublic•15 students

Palo Alto Adult Education

Schoolpublic•672 students

Weeping Water Elementary School

Schoolpublic•143 students

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

OtherLowAdded 2d ago

Website Domain Purchases Noted

Alleged incident in Palo Alto Unified School District · California

The provided text discusses the purchase of two related domain names, 'CulturallyResponsiveLeadership.com' and 'TrussLeadership.com,' with the latter hyperlinking to the former. It does not describe an incident within an educational institution. The information appears to be an observation about website registrations.

Occurred on February 16, 2018Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map

Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago

District Employee's Divisive Comments

Alleged incident in Palo Alto Unified School District · California

During a school board meeting discussing ethnic studies, a district employee made comments about varying levels of oppression, which a board member found dismissive. The employee's statements sparked controversy regarding the discussion of sensitive topics within the district.

Occurred on January 23, 2025Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map

Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 2d ago

Ethnic Studies: Privilege, Oppression

Alleged incident in Palo Alto Unified School District · California

Palo Alto Unified School District's ethnic studies course focuses on topics such as white privilege, oppression, and power dynamics. The curriculum includes resources on LGBTQ+ history and the Black Panther Party, and acknowledges that discussions may cause student discomfort, guilt, and anger. It aims to explore structural power and its impact on various ethnic groups.

Occurred on August 1, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map

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Data aggregated from 50 schools in Wantagh Union Free School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.

Last updated: May 1, 2026