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Abilities First

167 Myers Corners Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

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Tel: (845) 452-0774

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Abilities First in Wappingers Falls, NY, serves 94 co–ed students in kindergarten through 12th grade within a suburban community setting.

Founded in 1962, this nonsectarian special education school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 12 full–time teachers.

The school's enrollment includes 72 K–12 students, with a student body that is 55% students of color.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

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%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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The average private school tuition in Dutchess County, NY is $29,475 for elementary schools and $41,241 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dutchess County, NY is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).