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Top 3 Best Wappingers Falls Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,346 students in Wappingers Falls, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wappingers Falls, NY are Fishkill Plains Elementary School, Sheafe Road Elementary School and James S Evans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wappingers Falls, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wappingers Falls have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Wappingers Falls, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17 Lake Walton Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1770
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Sheafe Road Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
287 Sheafe Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5290
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
James S Evans Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
747 Sergeant Palmateer Way
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5240
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Myers Corners School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Myers Corners Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5260
Grades: K-6
| 842 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wappingers Falls, New York

Wappingers Falls, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
37 Degarmo Hills Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
37 Degarmo Hills Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6 Pine Ridge Dr
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
14 Sylvia Dr
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24 Dennis Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wappingers Falls, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wappingers Falls, NY include Fishkill Plains Elementary School, Sheafe Road Elementary School and James S Evans Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wappingers Falls?
4 public elementary schools are located in Wappingers Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Wappingers Falls?
Wappingers Falls public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wappingers Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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