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Best 12601 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,869 students in 12601, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 495 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 12601, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in 12601, NY are Oak Grove Elementary School, Violet Avenue School and Charles B Warring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 12601 have an score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12601, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12601, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Oak Grove Elementary School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 49%)
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40 Kerr Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 298-5280

Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #22.

Violet Avenue School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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191 Violet Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4499

Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Charles B Warring Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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283 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750

Gr: 1-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Gov George Clinton School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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100 Montgomery St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600

Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #55.

S F B Morse Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
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101 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690

Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: n/an/a

Dutchess Boces

Special Education School

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5 Boces Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4800

Gr: K-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: n/an/a

Little Water Preparatory Charter School

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68 Dutchess Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 307-0274

Gr: K-3 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: n/an/a

Nassau School

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7 Nassau Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 463-7843

Gr: K-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: n/an/a

Smith Early Learning Center

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372 Church St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720

Gr: PK-1 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 12601, NY?

The top-ranked public schools in 12601, NY include Oak Grove Elementary School, Violet Avenue School and Charles B Warring Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 12601?

9 public schools are located in 12601.

What percentage of students in 12601 go to public school?

85% of all K-12 students in 12601 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in 12601?

12601 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).