For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,070 students in Pawling, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 463 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Pawling, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Pawling, NY are Pawling High School, Pawling Elementary School and Pawling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawling, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Pawling have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pawling, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pawling High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Pawling Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Haight St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Pawling Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4653
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4653
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pawling, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Pawling, NY include Pawling High School, Pawling Elementary School and Pawling Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pawling?
3 public schools are located in Pawling.
What percentage of students in Pawling go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Pawling are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pawling?
Pawling public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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