For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,346 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 41% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12590, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Lake Walton Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1770
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1770
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Sheafe Road Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
287 Sheafe Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5290
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5290
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
James S Evans Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
747 Sergeant Palmateer Way
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5240
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5240
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Myers Corners School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 842 students
12590, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Degarmo Group Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
37 Degarmo Hills Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
J M 'chick' Buckbee Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
37 Degarmo Hills Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pine Ridge Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6 Pine Ridge Dr
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sylvia Drive Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Sylvia Dr
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wappingers Falls Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
24 Dennis Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 44% 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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