Wading River School
Wading River, NY · Shoreham-Wading River Central School District
Regular public school · Grades 3-5 · Suburb, large
852nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
1900 WADNG RVR MNR RD, Wading River, NY 11792
(631)821-8253NCES ID 362684003659Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wading River School 852nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 435 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 78.6% | ▼ 15.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 15.9% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $750K in zip 11792 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Wading River School
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What school district is Wading River School in?
Wading River School is part of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District district in Wading River, New York.
Is Wading River School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wading River School 852nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Wading River School?
White 79%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 1% (435 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wading River School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11792 is $750K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.