For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,869 students in 12601, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 542 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 12601, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12601, NY are Oak Grove Elementary School, Violet Avenue School and Charles B Warring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12601 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12601, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12601, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Kerr Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 298-5280
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 298-5280
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Violet Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
191 Violet Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4499
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4499
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Charles B Warring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
283 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Gr: 1-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gov George Clinton School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Montgomery St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
S F B Morse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
68 Dutchess Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 307-0274
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 307-0274
Gr: K-3 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
7 Nassau Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 463-7843
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 463-7843
Gr: K-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
372 Church St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Gr: PK-1 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
12601, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Childrens Home Of Poughkeepsie (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
91 Fulton St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-1420
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-1420
160 Union St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 437-3450
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 437-3450
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
12 S Perry St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4630
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4630
Gr: PK-K | 487 students
Hudson River Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
10 Ross Circle
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-8000
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-8000
Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12601, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12601, NY include Oak Grove Elementary School, Violet Avenue School and Charles B Warring Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12601?
9 public schools are located in 12601.
What percentage of students in 12601 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 12601 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12601?
12601 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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