Public schools in Wyandanch, NY
5 open public schools with an address in Wyandanch, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,940
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Wyandanch public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Wyandanch, NY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,940 students, an average of 588 per school. The largest campus is Wyandanch Memorial High School (850 students), and the largest elementary school is Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School (538).
Wyandanch Union Free School District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 76% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Wyandanch
Elementary schools in Wyandanch
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Charter School 2 (The) Academy Charter School 2 (The) · Charter | KG–07 | 468 | 15.1:1 | |
| Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School Wyandanch Union Free School District | PK–02 | 538 | 13:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Elementary School Wyandanch Union Free School District | 03–05 | 538 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Wyandanch
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton L Olive Middle School Wyandanch Union Free School District | 06–08 | 546 | 9.8:1 |
High schools in Wyandanch
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandanch Memorial High School Wyandanch Union Free School District | 09–12 | 850 | 12.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic64%
- Black33.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Wyandanch schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,940 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wyandanch
How many public schools are in Wyandanch, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Wyandanch: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,940 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wyandanch?
Schools with an address in Wyandanch belong to 2 education agencies, led by Wyandanch Union Free School District (4 schools), Academy Charter School 2 (The) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Wyandanch?
Wyandanch Memorial High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wyandanch, with 850 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wyandanch?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Wyandanch are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy Charter School 2 (The). Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wyandanch schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wyandanch public schools is 12.9:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Wyandanch guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities