For the 2024-25 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 36,843 students in Dutchess County, NY (there are , serving 5,442 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Dutchess County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Dutchess County, NY are John Jay Senior High School, Pawling High School and Red Hook Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dutchess County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Dutchess County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dutchess County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Jay Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2012 Route 52
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 897-6700
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 897-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,837 students
Rank: #22.
Pawling High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Wagner Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Red Hook Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 W Market St
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Spackenkill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | 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
| 526 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Beacon High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rhinebeck Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45 N Park Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #77.
Millbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 Church St
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-2510
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
156 S Cross Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4020
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #99.
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Myers Corners Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5100
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,612 students
Rank: #1010.
Dover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2368 Rt 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5750
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5750
Grades: 9-12
| 467 students
Rank: #1111.
Arlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1157 Rt 55
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4860
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4860
Grades: 9-12
| 2,547 students
Rank: #1212.
Webutuck High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 Haight Rd
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #1313.
Poughkeepsie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Forbus St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,165 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Brinckerhoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 Wedgewood Rd
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6800
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6800
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Orville A Todd Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Croft Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #1616.
Bulkeley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 N Park Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48 Knollwood Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5570
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5570
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Linden Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 W Market St
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Alden Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Alden Pl
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-4220
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-4220
Grades: 3-5
| 169 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Millbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43 Alden Pl
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-4210
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-4210
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #2121.
Gayhead School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Entry Rd
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-1756
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-1756
Grades: K-6
| 835 students
Rank: #2222.
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2829 Church St
Pine Plains, NY 12567
(518) 398-7181
Pine Plains, NY 12567
(518) 398-7181
Grades: 6-12
| 460 students
Rank: #2323.
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Lake Walton Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1770
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 227-1770
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #2424.
Hagan School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42 Hagan Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #2525.
J V Forrestal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Liberty St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #2626.
Noxon Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
| 350 students
Rank: #2727.
Fishkill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Church St
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6780
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 897-6780
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #2828.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Kerr Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 298-5280
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 298-5280
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #2929.
Orchard View Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Corporate Dr
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 298-5005
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 298-5005
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Netherwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
648 Netherwood Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4055
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4055
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Union Vale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1657 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #3232.
Kinry Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | 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
| 371 students
Rank: #3333.
Sheafe Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
287 Sheafe Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5290
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5290
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #3434.
Rombout Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #3535.
Beekman School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Lime Ridge Rd
Poughquag, NY 12570
(845) 227-1834
Poughquag, NY 12570
(845) 227-1834
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
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Dutchess County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4988 Rt 22
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4120
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-4120
Grades: K-2
| 180 students
601 Dutchess Tpke
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Arnold Rd Aobh (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10 Arnold Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Beacon Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
50 Camp Beacon Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4200
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4200
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Childrens Home Of Poughkeepsie (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
91 Fulton St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-1420
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-1420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
160 Union St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 437-3450
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 437-3450
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
12 S Perry St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4630
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4630
Grades: PK-K
| 487 students
Degarmo Group Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
37 Degarmo Hills Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Downstate Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Red Schoolhouse Rd
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 831-6600
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 831-6600
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
Fishkill Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Prospect St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4800
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4800
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Gasparro Dr Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Gasparro Dr Rt 2 Box 206
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Green Haven Correction Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
594 Route 216
Stormville, NY 12582
(845) 221-2711
Stormville, NY 12582
(845) 221-2711
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
Greystone House Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
82 Washington St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Harlem Valley Secure Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Hutchinson Ave
Wingdale, NY 12594
Wingdale, NY 12594
Grades: 10-12
| 110 students
Hooker Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
237 Hooker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hudson River Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
10 Ross Circle
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-8000
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-8000
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
4327 Albany Post Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4050
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
J M 'chick' Buckbee Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
37 Degarmo Hills Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
144 Todd Hill Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 227-1793
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 227-1793
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
58335 Elm Ave
Millerton, NY 12546
(518) 789-4671
Millerton, NY 12546
(518) 789-4671
Grades: PK
| n/a students
New Horizons, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
123 West Rd.
Millbrook, NY 12545
Millbrook, NY 12545
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Pine Ridge Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6 Pine Ridge Dr
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ramapo Anchorage Camp (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 266 Salisbury Tpke
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Red Hook Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
24 Hewlett Road
Red Hook, NY 12571
Red Hook, NY 12571
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Red Hook Residential Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
531 Turkey Hill Rd
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-4151
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-4151
Grades: 6-9
| 5 students
2829 Church St
Pine Plains, NY 12567
(518) 398-7181
Pine Plains, NY 12567
(518) 398-7181
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Sylvia Drive Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Sylvia Dr
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Taconic Ddso Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
26 Center Circle
Wassaic, NY 12592
(845) 877-6821
Wassaic, NY 12592
(845) 877-6821
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Wappingers Falls Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
24 Dennis Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Dutchess County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Dutchess County, NY include John Jay Senior High School, Pawling High School and Red Hook Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Dutchess County?
75 public schools are located in Dutchess County.
What percentage of students in Dutchess County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Dutchess County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dutchess County?
Dutchess County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dutchess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dutchess County include: Wappingers Junior High School vs. Van Wyck Junior High School, Rhinebeck Senior High School vs. Red Hook Senior High School, Roy C Ketcham Senior High School vs. John Jay Senior High School
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