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22 schools in Poughkeepsie

New York · Public K-12

From elementary through high school, Poughkeepsie runs 22 public K-12 campuses (16 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment of about 8,899.

7-year change in Poughkeepsie

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,899
-73 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
31%
was 35%
% Hispanic
33%
was 25%
% Black
27%
was 30%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
ARTHUR S MAY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05496
CHARLES B WARRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary01-05286
COLUMBUS SCHOOLCombinedM-M·
DUTCHESS BOCESCombinedKG-12325
G W KRIEGER SCHOOLElementaryKG-05419
GOV GEORGE CLINTON SCHOOLElementaryKG-05237
HAGAN SCHOOLElementary03-05342
KINRY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary02-06368
LITTLE WATER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOLElementaryKG-03202
NASSAU SCHOOLElementaryKG-02292
NOXON ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05348
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-06455
ORVILLE A TODD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08385
OVERLOOK PRIMARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-02394
POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-121,151
POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle05-08871
S F B MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-06432
SMITH EARLY LEARNING CENTERElementaryPK-01328
SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-12537
TITUSVILLE INTERMEDIATEElementary03-05425
VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-02294
VIOLET AVENUE SCHOOLElementaryKG-05312

About Poughkeepsie

Across Poughkeepsie, New York, 22 public schools teaches about 8,899 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 16 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 2 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 405, below the state mean of about 519.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Poughkeepsie has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 8,972 students to 8,899. Poughkeepsie now counts 21 public schools, up from 20 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 25% to 33%.

On allk12, the community for Poughkeepsie discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Poughkeepsie, New York?
There are 22 public K-12 schools in Poughkeepsie, with a combined enrollment of about 8,899.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie has 16 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Poughkeepsie?
POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Poughkeepsie by enrollment, with approximately 1,151 students.
What school districts serve Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is served by 7 public school districts, including POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DUTCHESS BOCES, ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and 2 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Poughkeepsie cover?
Public schools in Poughkeepsie serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Poughkeepsie?
1 of the 22 public schools in Poughkeepsie are charter schools.