For the 2025 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 63% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Lake School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Mandalay School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2667 Bayview Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Wantagh School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1765 Beech St
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6480
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
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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