For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,546 students in 12590, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 249 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 12590, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12590, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 12590 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 12590, NY 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 12590, NY Public Schools (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%
12590, 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 12590, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12590, NY include Fishkill Plains Elementary School, Sheafe Road Elementary School and Van Wyck Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 12590?
7 public schools are located in 12590.
What percentage of students in 12590 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 12590 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12590?
12590 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).
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