What types of schools are available in Poughkeepsie, New York?

Poughkeepsie, New York offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Poughkeepsie, New York

Q: How many schools are in Poughkeepsie, New York?

There are 21 schools in Poughkeepsie, New York, serving 8,899 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Poughkeepsie?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, New York, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 21 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

8,899

Total Students

Across Poughkeepsie

12.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

21 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,151 students at Poughkeepsie High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

G W Krieger School

publicelementaryK-5

265 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

5 Boces Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Little Water Preparatory Charter School

publicelementaryK-3

68 Dutchess Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Oak Grove Elementary School

publicmiddleK-6

40 Kerr Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Vassar Road Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-K2

174 Vassar Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Kinry Road Elementary School

publicmiddleK2-6

58 Kinry Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Poughkeepsie Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

55 College Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Gov George Clinton School

publicelementaryK-5

100 Montgomery St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

S F B Morse Elementary School

publicmiddleK-6

101 Mansion St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Charles B Warring Elementary School

publicelementaryGrade 1-5

283 Mansion St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Poughkeepsie High School

publichighGrade 9-12

70 Forbus St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

601 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Smith Early Learning Center

publicelementaryPK-1

372 Church St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

191 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Spackenkill High School

publichighGrade 9-12

112 Spackenkill Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

publicelementaryGrade 3-5

42 Hagan Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Orville A Todd Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

11 Croft Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

7 Nassau Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Noxon Road Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

4 Old Noxon Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Overlook Primary School

publicelementaryK-K2

11 Mapleview Rd Ext, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie, New York is home to 21 schools serving over 8,899 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Poughkeepsie, New York?

There are 21 schools in Poughkeepsie, serving 8,899 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Poughkeepsie?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Poughkeepsie include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Poughkeepsie?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Poughkeepsie is 12.3:1.

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