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 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,199 students in Wappingers Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Wappingers Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
15 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
10,199 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
751 Teachers
218,347 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
0.57
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
25%
31%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
60%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,574 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,410 is less than the state median of $32,248. 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
$24,574
$31,371
Spending / Student
$25,410
$32,248
Best Wappingers Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Jay Senior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2012 Route 52
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 897-6700
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 897-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
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: 28%
Rank: #44.
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 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
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 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
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 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
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: 2-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Myers Corners Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5100
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Orchard View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Corporate Dr
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 298-5005
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 298-5005
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wappingers Central School District?
Wappingers Central School District manages 15 public schools serving 10,199 students.
What is the rank of Wappingers Central School District?
Wappingers Central School District is ranked #320 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wappingers Central School District?
60% of Wappingers Central School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wappingers Central School District?
Wappingers Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Wappingers Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,410 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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