For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,367 students in Wallkill, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wallkill, NY are Ostrander Elementary School, Plattekill Elementary School and Leptondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallkill, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wallkill have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wallkill, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ostrander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Plattekill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1270 Rt 32
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Leptondale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Mill St
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Gr: K-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Wallkill, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shawangunk Correction Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Prison Rd
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wallkill, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wallkill, NY include Ostrander Elementary School, Plattekill Elementary School and Leptondale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wallkill?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wallkill.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallkill?
Wallkill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wallkill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wallkill include: Leptondale Elementary School vs. Ostrander Elementary School, Ostrander Elementary School vs. Leptondale Elementary School, Plattekill Elementary School vs. Leptondale Elementary School
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