Abilities First (2026-27 Profile) - Wappingers Falls, NY

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Abilities First

167 Myers Corners Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Tel: (845) 452-0774

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 94 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: âœ“Verified school update

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About the School

Abilities First in Wappingers Falls, NY, serves 94 coâ€“ed students in kindergarten through 12th grade within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1962, this nonsectarian special education school has a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 8:1 with 12 fullâ€“time teachers.
The school's enrollment includes 72 Kâ€“12 students, with a student body that is 55% students of color.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 94 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: âœ“Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Abilities First
Kind	3
1	11
2	9
3	7
4	6
6	7
7	6
9	8
10	3
11	4
12	8
Ungraded	22

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Year Founded

1962

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Student Body

Total Students

94 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Dutchess County, NY is $27,923 for elementary schools and $41,241 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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