For the 2026 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 68% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Wappingers Falls have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Wappingers Falls, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
J M 'chick' Buckbee Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
37 Degarmo Hills Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
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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