Wantagh Middle School

Raising twin boys can sometimes be a challenge and Mandalay Elementary School in south Wantagh was the perfect fit for us. They treated each of my sons as an individual and took the time to help them learn the skills they needed to grow into smarter, responsible little people! The teachers and kind, patient, and well-qualified in their vocation. They have a great balance of both senior teachers with lots of experience, and the newer generation of teachers who bring a wonderful level of enthusiasm.

Maria Regina is an excellent K-8 Catholic school with the highest academic standards in the area. The school is inclusive and celebrates diversity, and offers a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. With a variety of extracurricular activities and opportunities for parental involvement, Maria Regina provides a well-rounded education that prioritizes Catholic values and social responsibility. I highly recommend this school to families seeking a strong Catholic education for their children.

We became a new family at St. William the Abbot School this September and have been beyond thrilled with our experience so far. We currently have boys in Kindergarten and First Grade, and next year another will be joining them in Pre-K. From the very beginning, we were welcomed with open arms, and there have been so many opportunities to get involved and connect with other families.The principal, administrators, and even teachers outside of our children’s classrooms know the students by name, and the level of personal attention each child receives is truly incredible. The teachers have open communication about class events and upcoming lessons and the Principal sends out a weekly note with all the school's happenings. SWS also offers impressive enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom. Both of our boys joined a variety of clubs this Fall, including: Chess club, Coding club, Sports club, Disney club, and Storybook club. The older grades have even more options, along with exciting opportunities such as trips to New York City and Washington, DC.Our First Grader is enjoying learning the violin, and Spanish instruction begins weekly starting in Kindergarten. Each grade has already had a field trip this year, with another planned for the Spring, along with Field Day in May and special assemblies throughout the year.I would recommend SWS to any parent who is looking for a faith-focused education that combines rigorous academics with a warm, tight-knit community. St. William the Abbot School is truly a special place for children to grow and learn.

I wouldn’t recommend any parents to send their children to this school unless they want to have them deal with the disrespectful teachers. The friendly environment they say they have isn’t what it seems. I wouldn’t recommend sending your children here.