For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,070 students in 12564, NY (there are , serving 437 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 12564, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12564, NY are Pawling High School, Pawling Elementary School and Pawling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12564 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12564, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12564, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawling High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Pawling Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Haight St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Pawling Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4653
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4653
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12564, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12564, NY include Pawling High School, Pawling Elementary School and Pawling Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 12564?
3 public schools are located in 12564.
What percentage of students in 12564 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 12564 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12564?
12564 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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