Top Rankings
Wallkill Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,785 students in Wallkill Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Wallkill Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
2,785 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wallkill Central School District, which is ranked #481 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#450 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
29%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
60%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,270 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,128 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,270
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,128
$32,183
Best Wallkill Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallkill Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Robinson Dr
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
John G Borden Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 Bona Ventura Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175
Gr: 7-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ostrander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Plattekill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1270 Rt 32
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Leptondale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Mill St
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7200
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wallkill Central School District?
Wallkill Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,785 students.
What is the rank of Wallkill Central School District?
Wallkill Central School District is ranked #481 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wallkill Central School District?
60% of Wallkill Central School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallkill Central School District?
Wallkill Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Wallkill Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,128 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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