For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,018 students in 12603, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,560 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 12603, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 12603, NY are Spackenkill High School, Arthur S May School and Noxon Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12603 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in 12603, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12603, NY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spackenkill High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Spackenkill Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur S May School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Dutchess Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4960
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4960
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Noxon Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 Old Noxon Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4950
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4950
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Orville A Todd Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Croft Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #55.
Poughkeepsie High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Forbus St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #66.
Hagan School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42 Hagan Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #77.
Vassar Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 Vassar Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7860
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7860
Grades: PK-2
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Titusville Intermediate
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Meadow Ln
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4470
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4470
Grades: 3-5
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Kinry Road Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Kinry Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7322
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7322
Grades: 3-6
| 359 students
Rank: #1010.
Poughkeepsie Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 College Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Grades: 6-11
| 921 students
Rank: #1111.
G W Krieger School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 Hooker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Grades: K-9
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
11 Mapleview Rd Ext
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4970
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4970
Grades: K-2
| 393 students
12603, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Dutchess Tpke
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12603, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12603, NY include Spackenkill High School, Arthur S May School and Noxon Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12603, NY?
12 public schools are located in 12603, NY.
What percentage of students in 12603, NY go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 12603, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12603, NY?
12603, NY public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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