Top Rankings
Dutchess BOCES School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 325 students in Dutchess BOCES School District.
Public Schools in Dutchess BOCES School District have a diversity score of 0.70, which is less than the New York public school average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,806 Schools
# Students
325 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
32%
31%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
41%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue (91-92)
$474,000
$11 MM
Revenue / Student (91-92)
$1,123
$8,101
Best Dutchess BOCES School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Dutchess Boces
Special Education School
5 Boces Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4800
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4800
Gr: K-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dutchess BOCES School District?
Dutchess BOCES School District manages 1 public schools serving 325 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Dutchess BOCES School District?
41% of Dutchess BOCES School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dutchess BOCES School District?
Dutchess BOCES School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
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