Best Schools in Wyandanch, New York
5 schools · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Wyandanch by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Academy Charter School 2 (the)
Elementary · Academy Charter School 2 (the). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Wyandanch Memorial High School
High · Wyandanch Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Elementary · Wyandanch Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Wyandanch for 2026 are Academy Charter School 2 (the) (8.1/10), Wyandanch Memorial High School (5.8/10), and Martin Luther King Elementary School (4.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
5
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
5
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +8.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wyandanch schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wyandanch
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 rated schools; 5 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy Charter School 2 (the) | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Wyandanch Memorial High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Martin Luther King Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Milton L Olive Middle School | 3.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.5/10
20% of schools rated 7+
How Wyandanch compares
New York rank
#426 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.8
below New York avg (6.4)
Schools in this city
5
Wyandanch Union Free School District runs 80% of Wyandanch's public schools
Wyandanch touches 2 districts, but Wyandanch Union Free School District is the one most addresses actually attend.
Wyandanch Union Free School District accounts for 4 of 5 public schools (80%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 4 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.9 to 8.1 — the spread is inside Wyandanch, not a citywide average.
- Wyandanch Union Free School District4 public · 80%
- Academy Charter School 2 (the)1 public · 20%
About Schools in Wyandanch, New York
Wyandanch, New York is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Wyandanch show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Wyandanch is Academy Charter School 2 (the) with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Wyandanch is served by 2 school districts: WYANDANCH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 2 (THE). These districts collectively serve 2,961 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 191 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 8.1 |
| 2 | 627 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.5 |
| 3 | 614 students · 3rd–5th | 4.3 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 614 students · 6th–8th | 3.9 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 829 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 |
Schools in Wyandanch
Wyandanch, New York · 5 schools
Schools by Level
- State
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- Elementary
- 3
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Wyandanch, New York
How many schools are in Wyandanch, New York?
Wyandanch has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Wyandanch, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Wyandanch is 5.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Wyandanch, New York?
The top-ranked school in Wyandanch on MySchoolScout is Academy Charter School 2 (the) with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Wyandanch, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Wyandanch on MySchoolScout is Academy Charter School 2 (the) with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Wyandanch, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Wyandanch on MySchoolScout is Milton L Olive Middle School with a composite score of 3.9/10.
What is the best high school in Wyandanch, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Wyandanch on MySchoolScout is Wyandanch Memorial High School with a composite score of 5.8/10.
How many school districts serve Wyandanch, New York?
Wyandanch is served by 2 school districts: Wyandanch Union Free School District, Academy Charter School 2 (the).
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wyandanch, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Wyandanch is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wyandanch, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.