Home › New York › Dutchess County
Best Schools in Pawling, NY
Pawling, NY has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,078 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Pawling underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pawling, NY
The top high schools in Pawling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pawling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
2. Arlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2547 Students
3. Dover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pawling, NY
The top middle schools in Pawling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Vale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students
2. Pawling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 342 Students
3. Dover Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pawling, NY
The top elementary schools in Pawling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beekman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
2. Vail Farm Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 669 Students
3. Pawling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 389 Students
4. Dover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 296 Students
5. Mizzentop Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mizzentop Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 166 Students
6. Wingdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 246 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pawling, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pawling, NY has a total population of 6,603 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pawling, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pawling, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pawling, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pawling, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pawling, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pawling, NY
How many schools are in Pawling, NY?
Pawling, NY has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,078 students in total.
How do schools in Pawling perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Pawling score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Pawling underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pawling?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Pawling, NY
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Pawling
3 of 3 schools in Pawling carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Pawling. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.