For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 536 students in Wading River, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wading River, NY are Wading River School and Little Flower School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wading River, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wading River have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wading River, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wading River School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Wadng Rvr Mnr Rd
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 821-8253
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 821-8253
Grades: 3-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Little Flower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2460 N Wading River Rd
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 929-4300
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 929-4300
Grades: 3-12
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wading River, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wading River, NY include Wading River School and Little Flower School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wading River?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wading River.
What is the racial composition of students in Wading River?
Wading River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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