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7 schools in Wappingers Falls

New York · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Wappingers Falls, New York total 7, collectively serving roughly 5,546 students (an average of about 792 per campus).

7-year change in Wappingers Falls

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,546
-142 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 67%
% Hispanic
29%
was 20%
% Black
9%
was 7%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
FISHKILL PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-06602
JAMES S EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-06297
MYERS CORNERS SCHOOLElementaryKG-06836
ROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-121,557
SHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-06612
VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle07-08878
WAPPINGERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle07-08764

About Wappingers Falls

Public education in Wappingers Falls, New York runs across 7 schools that educates roughly 5,546 students. By footprint, Wappingers Falls sits in the medium-population bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Wappingers Falls average about 792 students each, 53% higher than the New York norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 5,688 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,546 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 67% to 56% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wappingers Falls discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Wappingers Falls?
Wappingers Falls, New York has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,546 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Wappingers Falls?
Wappingers Falls has 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Wappingers Falls?
ROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Wappingers Falls by enrollment, with approximately 1,557 students.
What school districts serve Wappingers Falls?
Wappingers Falls public schools are operated by WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
What grade levels do public schools in Wappingers Falls cover?
Public schools in Wappingers Falls serve students from pre-K through grade 12.