For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,069 students in 12603, NY (there are , serving 1,756 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 12603, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 12603 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12603, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spackenkill High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Spackenkill Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Orville A Todd Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Croft Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Hagan School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42 Hagan Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Grades: 3-5
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Noxon Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4 Old Noxon Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4950
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4950
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Kinry Road Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Kinry Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7322
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7322
Grades: 3-6
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 311 students
Rank: #88.
Titusville Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Meadow Ln
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4470
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4470
Grades: 3-5
| 410 students
Rank: #99.
Arthur S May School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dutchess Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4960
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4960
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Rank: n/an/a
11 Mapleview Rd Ext
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4970
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4970
Grades: K-2
| 383 students
12603, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Dutchess Tpke
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
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?
78% of all K-12 students in 12603 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12603?
12603 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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