For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,070 students in Pawling, NY (there are , serving 434 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Pawling, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Pawling, 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.
Pawling, NY public schools 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 Pawling 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 Public Schools in Pawling, NY (2025-26)
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 Pawling, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Pawling, NY include Pawling High School, Pawling Elementary School and Pawling Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pawling?
3 public schools are located in Pawling.
What percentage of students in Pawling go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Pawling are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pawling?
Pawling 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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