Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12590

The 12590 zip code area is home to 7 schools in the Wappingers Central School District, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole is ranked 322 out of 865 school districts in New York and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, there is significant variation in the performance of individual schools within the district.

Two standout schools in the area are Van Wyck Junior High School, a middle school that consistently ranks in the top half of New York middle schools with above-average test scores, and Fishkill Plains Elementary School, an elementary school with a 4-star rating and test scores significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in math. In contrast, the lone high school, Roy C Ketcham Senior High School, has a 3-star rating and mixed test scores, with some subjects above the district and state averages and others below.

The data also reveals variations in key metrics such as graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and spending per student across the schools in the 12590 zip code area. These insights suggest that while the district as a whole is performing at an average level, there are opportunities to learn from the standout schools and address areas of concern to ensure all students in the 12590 zip code receive a high-quality education.