For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 592 students in Wappingers Falls, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Wappingers Falls, NY is Fishkill Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wappingers Falls, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Wappingers Falls have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wappingers Falls, NY (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
Wappingers Falls, 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 preschools in Wappingers Falls, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Wappingers Falls, NY include Fishkill Plains Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wappingers Falls?
1 public preschools are located in Wappingers Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Wappingers Falls?
Wappingers Falls public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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