For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,376 students in 11793, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11793, NY are Forest Lake School, Mandalay School and Wantagh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11793 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11793, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11793, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
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 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11793, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11793, NY include Forest Lake School, Mandalay School and Wantagh School.
How many public preschools are located in 11793?
3 public preschools are located in 11793.
What is the racial composition of students in 11793?
11793 public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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