Poughkeepsie Day School
260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (845)462-7600
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School Notes Overview:

Poughkeepsie Day School, serving 355 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades, was founded in 1934 by members of the Vassar College Child Study Department and families from the surrounding community. PDS features an intellectually challenging and creative interdisciplinary curriculum that recognizes the strength and talents of every student. Small multi-graded classes and outstanding teachers encourage students to love learning and to become independent, critical, and creative thinkers. 100% of PDS graduates to on to college each year, many to highly selective institutions. ...read more  

School Overview:
Poughkeepsie Day School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1934
County Dutchess County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 354 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( NY ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 25% 23%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 14 students
Kind - 22 students
Grade 1 - 24 students
Grade 2 - 20 students
Grade 3 - 26 students
Grade 4 - 24 students
Grade 5 - 32 students
Grade 6 - 28 students
Grade 7 - 21 students
Grade 8 - 31 students
Grade 9 - 29 students
Grade 10 - 25 students
Grade 11 - 25 students
Grade 12 - 33 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 53 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 60%
Average Class Size 14
Number of AP Courses 6
Average SAT score 1235
This School ( NY ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:8
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $18
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges from $8000 for half-day pre-kindergarten through $19,450 for upper school students (grades 9 - 12)
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,750
Acceptance Rate 50%
Headmaster Josie Holford
Admissions Director Jill Lundquist
Admissions Associate Tammy Reilly
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 5

Sports
BasketballCross Country
SoccerSoftball
Ultimate Frisbee 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 25

Extracurriculars
Youth Against DiscriminationYearbook
WoodworkingVolleyball
Studio ArtStudent Council
SOS (Planned Parenthood Peer Education)Shooting Tape
Scottish DancingS.A.D.D.
Peer CounselingNewpaper
Music EnsemblesModel Congress
Math GamesLiterary Magazine
Life DrawingJazz Ensemble
Geography BeeGBSTA
Creative WritingCostume Design
Community ServiceChorus
A Cappella Singing 
 
School Notes:
  • The Committee on Admissions considers a variety of factors in making its decisions regarding applicants to the diverse Poughkeepsie Day School community. Among the factors taken into account are the student's:
  • Intellectual strength or potential
  • Passion for learning
  • Curiosity and significant interests
  • Creativity
  • Potential for leadership and independence
  • Ability to work well cooperatively
  • Kindness and sensitivity to others
  • Potential for making a positive contribution to the classroom and the PDS community
  • Please note: tuition ranges from $14,000 - $18,700
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 12603 )
School Zip ( 12603 ) ( NY ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 41,667 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 46% 32%
Population Average Age 37 years old 35.9 years old
Average Household Size 2.6 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $60,390 $44,900
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.2 rooms 4.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 47 years old 58 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (12603)



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% Owning / % Renting 75% / 25% 42% / 58%
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