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Dutchess County Public Schools

Dutchess County, New York

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

75

public schools

Total Enrollment

36,843

students

School Districts

15

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Dutchess County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New York; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Dutchess County has 15 district entries. WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 18 listed communities. POUGHKEEPSIE has the most listed schools, with 21 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 45 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

75

in Dutchess County

Reported Enrollment

36,843

75 schools reporting

School Districts

15

districts

Charter Schools

1

1% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary45
Middle14
High15
Other1

15 School Districts in Dutchess County

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

15 schools
10,289 students

ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

11 schools
7,698 students

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools
3,828 students

HYDE PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools
3,320 students

BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools
2,561 students

RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
1,585 students

SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
1,537 students

DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
1,310 students

PAWLING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
1,088 students

RHINEBECK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
937 students

75 Public Schools in Dutchess County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 75 matching schools

ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAGRANGEVILLE, 12540 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,547 students

JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HOPEWELL JUNCTION, 12533 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,837 students

ROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WAPPINGERS FALLS, 12590 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,612 students

POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

POUGHKEEPSIE, 12603 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,165 students

FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HYDE PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HYDE PARK, 12538 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,136 students

UNION VALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAGRANGEVILLE, 12540 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle907 students

POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

POUGHKEEPSIE, 12603 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle877 students

LAGRANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAGRANGEVILLE, 12540 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle865 students

VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WAPPINGERS FALLS, 12590 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–8Middle843 students

GAYHEAD SCHOOL

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HOPEWELL JUNCTION, 12533 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–6Primary835 students

BEACON HIGH SCHOOL

BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BEACON, 12508 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High830 students

MYERS CORNERS SCHOOL

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WAPPINGERS FALLS, 12590 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–6Primary825 students

HAVILAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

HYDE PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HYDE PARK, 12538 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle759 students

WAPPINGERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WAPPINGERS FALLS, 12590 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–8Middle735 students

VAIL FARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAGRANGEVILLE, 12540 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary669 students

ROMBOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL

BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BEACON, 12508 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle615 students

SHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WAPPINGERS FALLS, 12590 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–6Primary575 students

BRINCKERHOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

FISHKILL, 12524 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–6Primary570 students

FISHKILL PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WAPPINGERS FALLS, 12590 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–6Primary562 students

RED HOOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

RED HOOK, 12571 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High547 students

Dutchess County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Dutchess County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New York. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Dutchess County public school directory?

The directory lists 75 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Dutchess County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Dutchess County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Dutchess County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Dutchess County?

Start with the 15 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Dutchess County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Dutchess County Education OverviewCounty school score: 61/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.