For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,581 students in Poughkeepsie, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Poughkeepsie, 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.
Poughkeepsie, NY public middle schools 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 Poughkeepsie have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Poughkeepsie, NY (2026-27)
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 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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: 5-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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%
Poughkeepsie, 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%
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 middle schools in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Poughkeepsie, NY include Orville A Todd Middle School and Poughkeepsie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Poughkeepsie?
3 public middle schools are located in Poughkeepsie.
What is the racial composition of students in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Poughkeepsie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Poughkeepsie include: Orville A Todd Middle School vs. Poughkeepsie Middle School, Poughkeepsie Middle School vs. Orville A Todd Middle School
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