For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,261 students in 12603, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 12603, NY are Orville A Todd Middle School and Poughkeepsie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12603 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12603, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12603, NY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orville A Todd Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Croft Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Poughkeepsie Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 College Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
12603, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Dutchess Tpke
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12603, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12603, NY include Orville A Todd Middle School and Poughkeepsie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12603?
2 public middle schools are located in 12603.
What is the racial composition of students in 12603?
12603 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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