For the 2026 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 56% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12590, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
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 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 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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