For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,892 students in 12601, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 495 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 12601, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 12601, NY are Oak Grove Elementary School, Nassau School and Violet Avenue 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 29% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 63% 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12601, NY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Kerr Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 298-5280
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 298-5280
Grades: K-6
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Nassau School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Nassau Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 463-7843
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 463-7843
Grades: K-2
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Violet Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
191 Violet Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4499
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4499
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Gov George Clinton School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Montgomery St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Warring Magnet Of Science And Technology
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
283 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Grades: 1-9
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Morse Young Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Grades: K-9
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dutchess Boces
Special Education School
5 Boces Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4800
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4800
Grades: K-12
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
372 Church St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Grades: PK-K
| 343 students
12601, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arnold Rd Aobh (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10 Arnold Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Childrens Home Of Poughkeepsie (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
91 Fulton St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-1420
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-1420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
160 Union St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 437-3450
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 437-3450
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
12 S Perry St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4630
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4630
Grades: PK-K
| 487 students
Greystone House Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
82 Washington St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hooker Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
237 Hooker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
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, Nassau School and Violet Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in 12601, NY?
8 public schools are located in 12601, NY.
What percentage of students in 12601, NY go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 12601, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12601, NY?
12601, NY public schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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