For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,546 students in Wappingers Falls, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 249 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wappingers Falls, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wappingers Falls, NY are Fishkill Plains Elementary School, Sheafe Road Elementary School and Van Wyck Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wappingers Falls, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wappingers Falls have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wappingers Falls, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Lake Walton Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1770
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1770
Gr: PK-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Sheafe Road Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
287 Sheafe Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5290
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5290
Gr: K-6 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Van Wyck Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Hillside Lake Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1700
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1700
Gr: 7-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Wappingers Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Major Macdonald Way
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5200
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5200
Gr: 7-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Myers Corners Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5100
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
James S Evans Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
747 Sergeant Palmateer Way
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5240
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5240
Gr: K-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Myers Corners School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
156 Myers Corners Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5260
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5260
Gr: K-6 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Wappingers Falls, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
J M 'chick' Buckbee Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
37 Degarmo Hills Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wappingers Falls, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Wappingers Falls, NY include Fishkill Plains Elementary School, Sheafe Road Elementary School and Van Wyck Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Wappingers Falls?
7 public schools are located in Wappingers Falls.
What percentage of students in Wappingers Falls go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wappingers Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wappingers Falls?
Wappingers Falls public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wappingers Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wappingers Falls include: Wappingers Junior High School vs. Van Wyck Junior High School, Van Wyck Junior High School vs. Wappingers Junior High School, James S Evans Elementary School vs. Fishkill Plains Elementary School
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