Forest Lake School
Wantagh, NY · Wantagh Union Free School District · Grades PK-5
466th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▼ Declining
Forest Lake School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Forest Lake School 466th 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 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — declining.
Forest Lake School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Forest Lake School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 389 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 79.7% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 12.1% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 4.4% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Forest Lake School
Typical home value $810K in zip 11793 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Forest Lake School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Wantagh SchoolWantagh Union Free School District · 0.6 mi away758th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 73% - 7Saw Mill Road SchoolNorth Bellmore Union Free School District · 0.8 mi away814th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 66% - 7Martin Avenue Elementary SchoolNorth Bellmore Union Free School District · 1 mi away706th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 68% - 8Newbridge Road SchoolNorth Bellmore Union Free School District · 1.2 mi away610th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 72% - 10Winthrop Avenue SchoolBellmore Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away158th of 2,326
ELA 79% · Math 93% - 8Lee Road SchoolLevittown Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away690th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 71% - 9Seaford Manor SchoolSeaford Union Free School District · 1.6 mi away317th of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 77% - 6Park Avenue SchoolNorth Bellmore Union Free School District · 1.7 mi away1,022nd of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Forest Lake School in?
Forest Lake School is part of the Wantagh Union Free School District district in Wantagh, New York.
Is Forest Lake School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Forest Lake School 466th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Forest Lake School?
White 80%, Hispanic 12%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 2% (389 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Forest Lake School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11793 is $810K 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.