Top Rankings
Wappingers Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,260 students in Wappingers Central School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Wappingers Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
15 Schools
3,702 Schools
# Students
10,328 Students
1,748,855 Students
# Teachers
748 Teachers
153,131 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wappingers Central School District, which is ranked #320 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#315 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
62%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,092 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$251 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$259 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,268
$31,324
Spending / Student
$25,092
$32,199
Best Wappingers Central School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brinckerhoff Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 Wedgewood Rd
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6800
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6800
Gr: K-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Gayhead School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Entry Rd
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-1756
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-1756
Gr: K-6 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
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 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
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 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Fishkill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Church St
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6780
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6780
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Kerr Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 298-5280
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 298-5280
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Kinry Road Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Kinry Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7322
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7322
Gr: 3-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
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 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
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 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Vassar Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 Vassar Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7860
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7860
Gr: PK-2 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Recent Articles

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs鈥攚ith 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.

What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.

Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Explore cooperative learning in 2025鈥攏ew data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.