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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dutchess County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 58 public elementary schools serving 23,379 students in Dutchess County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dutchess County, NY are Orville A Todd Middle School, Brinckerhoff Elementary School and Millbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dutchess County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dutchess County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Dutchess County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orville A Todd Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11 Croft Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Brinckerhoff Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16 Wedgewood Rd
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6800
Gr: K-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Millbrook Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43 Alden Pl
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Bulkeley Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 N Park Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Gayhead School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Entry Rd
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-1756
Gr: K-6 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17 Lake Walton Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1770
Gr: PK-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
48 Knollwood Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5570
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Linden Avenue Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
65 W Market St
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: 6-9 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Alden Place Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41 Alden Pl
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-4220
Gr: 3-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Hagan School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42 Hagan Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Gr: 3-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2829 Church St
Pine Plains, NY 12567
(518) 398-7181
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
J V Forrestal Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Liberty St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Noxon Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4 Old Noxon Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4950
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Sheafe Road Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
287 Sheafe Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5290
Gr: K-6 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Union Vale Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1657 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Fishkill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Church St
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6780
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Kerr Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 298-5280
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Kinry Road Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
58 Kinry Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7322
Gr: 2-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Mill Road-elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9 Mill Rd
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
Pawling Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7 Haight St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4630
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Beekman School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Lime Ridge Rd
Poughquag, NY 12570
(845) 227-1834
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
James S Evans Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
747 Sergeant Palmateer Way
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5240
Gr: K-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Myers Corners School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Myers Corners Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5260
Gr: K-6 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
Vail Farm Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1659 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8030
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2525.
Rombout Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
84 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2626.
South Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
60 South Ave
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2727.
Netherwood School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
648 Netherwood Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4055
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2828.
Pawling Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4653
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2929.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2368 Rt 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Vassar Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
174 Vassar Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7860
Gr: PK-2 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Glenham School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Chase Dr
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Sargent School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Education Dr
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Titusville Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Meadow Ln
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4470
Gr: 3-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3434.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1593 Rt 9g
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4040
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3535.
West Road/d'aquannis Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
181 West Rd
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
(845) 635-4310
Gr: 3-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dutchess County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dutchess County, NY include Orville A Todd Middle School, Brinckerhoff Elementary School and Millbrook Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dutchess County?
59 public elementary schools are located in Dutchess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dutchess County?
Dutchess County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Dutchess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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