Poughkeepsie Day School

Poughkeepsie Day School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
260 Boardman Rd,  Poughkeepsie, NY
3.9
4.6
37 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ben Chant
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$26,000

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
8
Part Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
31
Math
27
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
69.6%
Hispanic
11.2%
Two or more races
10.6%
Black
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%

School Rankings

#14 Best HS for the Arts in New York
#50 Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#70 Best Private HS in New York
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston University 14 Students
New York University 9 Students
Northeastern University 9 Students
Syracuse University 8 Students
Skidmore College 7 Students
Stony Brook University 6 Students
George Washington University 6 Students
University of Rochester 6 Students
Cornell University 5 Students
Brown University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 7 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Film and Video Studies 6 Students
Environmental Science 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Communications 4 Students
Sociology 4 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 4 Students
Music 4 Students
Philosophy 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 27 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/27/2024
A welcoming, innovative school that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a strong sense of community.
5.0 Alum
1/19/2023
I went to high school there, 9-12. I can say in hindsight 25+ years later that it was a great experience. The school nurtures the individual in a way that public schools often can't. Like all schools it had its challenges, but at the core of the school are caring, intelligent and creative faculty. I'm sure I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for my time at PDS.
5.0 Parent
3/31/2018
The school is a warm, vibrant, intellectual, and playful community. I am amazed by the creativity of the teachers and the engagement of the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 18 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/7/2024
A once flourishing school that is now in the dumpster. Unqualified leadership and teachers. For the fee, go somewhere else.
5.0 parent
7/18/2024
We moved to the Hudson Valley from New York City in 2021, and after sending our child first to a public school for Kindergarten, we enrolled her in Poughkeepsie Day School’s first-grade class. She’s now heading into third grade and has thrived. She’s an enthusiastic reader, loves math, and enjoys al...
5.0 parent
7/18/2024
PDS has been a game changer for our family. After moving to the area with little knowledge of the public schools, we were looking for something different for our curious and motivated kids. We started our younger daughter in pre-K and moved our older daughter to the school after a great first year....
5.0 parent
10/18/2023
This is our second year at PDS. We finally found a progressive school and a wonderful environment that suits our family. We plan to be part of PDS for many years. Please read the reviews carefully, many responses are from years ago. The school is not the same as back then. It is worth your time to c...

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Poughkeepsie Day School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 260 Boardman Rd in Poughkeepsie, in the Poughkeepsie neighborhood. Annual tuition is $26,000. The school has a total enrollment of 37 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Poughkeepsie Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $416,870. Discover additional schools in the area, like Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Spackenkill High School, St. Martin De Porres School, and more. Learn more about what Poughkeepsie has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Poughkeepsie Day School.

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