For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 139 students in Wantagh, NY (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,166 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Wantagh, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
Private Schools in Wantagh, NY (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Maplewood School
Daycare / Preschool
2166 Wantagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 221-2121
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 221-2121
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Wantagh, New York Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mosaic School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1309 Wantagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 765-3696
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 765-3696
Gr: PK | 6 students
Overview
This Town (Wantagh)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
139 Students
424,309 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
39%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
41,517 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
70:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
33,696 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
13 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
9%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
124 Students
81,467 Students
% of Others Students
89%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Wantagh, NY?
1 private schools are located in Wantagh, NY.
What percentage of students in Wantagh go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Wantagh are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
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