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Best 12603 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,030 students in 12603, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,734 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 12603, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12603, NY are Spackenkill High School, Orville A Todd Middle School and Hagan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12603 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12603, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12603, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spackenkill High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
112 Spackenkill Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Poughkeepsie High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Forbus St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Arthur S May School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Dutchess Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4960
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
G W Krieger School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Hooker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Poughkeepsie Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 College Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Gr: 5-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Overlook Primary School
11 Mapleview Rd Ext
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4970
Gr: K-2 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 12603, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12603, NY include Spackenkill High School, Orville A Todd Middle School and Hagan School.
How many public schools are located in 12603?
12 public schools are located in 12603.
What percentage of students in 12603 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 12603 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12603?
12603 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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