For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,592 students in 12590, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 12590, NY are Van Wyck Junior High School and Wappingers Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12590 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12590, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12590, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Wyck Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Hillside Lake Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1700
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1700
Grades: 7-8
| 835 students
Rank: #22.
Wappingers Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Major Macdonald Way
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5200
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5200
Grades: 7-8
| 757 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 middle schools in 12590, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12590, NY include Van Wyck Junior High School and Wappingers Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12590?
2 public middle schools are located in 12590.
What is the racial composition of students in 12590?
12590 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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