Poughkeepsie Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Poughkeepsie, NY
260 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Poughkeepsie
- Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in New York
- Serving families in Poughkeepsie since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent private school in Poughkeepsie, New York, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 27 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in New York. The school reports that about 66% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 161 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 27
- Teachers
- 7.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 161 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 66% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in New York (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of independent schools in New York.
- Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Poughkeepsie Day School
What grades does Poughkeepsie Day School serve?
Poughkeepsie Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Poughkeepsie Day School?
About 27 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Poughkeepsie Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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