Top Rankings
Poughkeepsie City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,724 students in Poughkeepsie City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Poughkeepsie City School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
3,724 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
310 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Poughkeepsie City School District, which is ranked #988 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 63% has decreased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#993 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
78%
Graduation Rate
63%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
46%
31%
% Black
42%
15%
% White
4%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,017 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,138 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,017
$31,371
Spending / Student
$27,138
$32,248
Best Poughkeepsie City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poughkeepsie High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Forbus St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Charles B Warring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
283 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Gr: 1-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gov George Clinton School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Montgomery St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
S F B Morse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
G W Krieger School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 Hooker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
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
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
How many schools belong to Poughkeepsie City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,724 students.
What is the rank of Poughkeepsie City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District is ranked #988 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poughkeepsie City School District?
46% of Poughkeepsie City School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poughkeepsie City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Poughkeepsie City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,138 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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