For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,347 students in 12590, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12590, NY are Fishkill Plains Elementary School, Sheafe Road Elementary School and James S Evans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12590 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12590, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12590, NY Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 12590, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12590, NY include Fishkill Plains Elementary School, Sheafe Road Elementary School and James S Evans Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12590?
4 public elementary schools are located in 12590.
What is the racial composition of students in 12590?
12590 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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