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Best Schools in 12601, NY
12601, NY has 29 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 17,245 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 12601 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12601, NY
The top high schools in 12601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spackenkill High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spackenkill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
2. Arlington High School
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Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2547 Students
3. Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1612 Students
4. Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School
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Hyde Park Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1136 Students
5. Poughkeepsie High School
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Poughkeepsie City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1165 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12601, NY
The top middle schools in 12601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orville A Todd Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Spackenkill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
2. Haviland Middle School
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Hyde Park Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
3. Wappingers Junior High School
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 735 Students
4. Highland Middle School
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Highland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 376 Students
5. Lagrange Middle School
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Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 865 Students
6. Poughkeepsie Middle School
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Poughkeepsie City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 877 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12601, NY
The top elementary schools in 12601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Grove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 487 Students
2. Hagan School
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Spackenkill Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
3. Netherwood School
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Hyde Park Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students
4. Sheafe Road Elementary School
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Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 575 Students
5. West Road/d'aquannis Intermediate School
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Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 309 Students
6. Arthur S May School
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Arlington Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students
7. Warring Magnet Academy Of Science And Technology
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Poughkeepsie City School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 312 Students
8. Violet Avenue School
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Hyde Park Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
9. Ralph R Smith School
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Hyde Park Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
10. Gov George Clinton School
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Poughkeepsie City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12601, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12601, NY has a total population of 44,502 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12601, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 12601, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12601, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12601, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 12601, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12601, NY
How many schools are in 12601, NY?
12601, NY has 29 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 17,245 students in total.
How do schools in 12601 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 12601 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 12601 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12601?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 68%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 70%
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- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations