For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,237 students in Dutchess County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dutchess County, NY are Fishkill Plains Elementary School, Chancellor Livingston Elementary School and J V Forrestal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dutchess County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Dutchess County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dutchess County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Lake Walton Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1770
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1770
Gr: PK-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Knollwood Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5570
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5570
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
J V Forrestal Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Liberty St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Fishkill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Church St
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6780
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6780
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Mill Road-elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Mill Rd
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Pawling Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Haight St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
South Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Ave
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Glenham School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Chase Dr
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 838-6900
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sargent School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 Education Dr
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Webutuck Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Haight Rd
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
Gr: PK-3 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
358 Homan Rd
Stanfordville, NY 12581
(845) 868-7451
Stanfordville, NY 12581
(845) 868-7451
Gr: PK-1 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
12 Elm Dr
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-4225
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-4225
Gr: PK-2 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
372 Church St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Gr: PK-1 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dutchess County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dutchess County, NY include Fishkill Plains Elementary School, Chancellor Livingston Elementary School and J V Forrestal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dutchess County?
14 public preschools are located in Dutchess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dutchess County?
Dutchess County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dutchess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dutchess County include: South Avenue School vs. Sargent School, Glenham School vs. Fishkill Elementary School, J V Forrestal Elementary School vs. Sargent School
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