Pawling Central School District

515 Rt 22
Pawling, NY 12564-1218
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Pawling Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,070 students in Pawling Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Pawling Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,070 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pawling Central School District, which is ranked #429 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#415 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
49%
52%
55%
49%
88%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
33%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
59%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,850 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,200 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,850
$31,324
Spending / Student
$34,200
$32,199

Best Pawling Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawling High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Pawling Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7 Haight St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Pawling Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4653
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pawling Central School District?
Pawling Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,070 students.
What is the rank of Pawling Central School District?
Pawling Central School District is ranked #429 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pawling Central School District?
59% of Pawling Central School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pawling Central School District?
Pawling Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Pawling Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,200 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,070 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 88% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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