Poughkeepsie Day School

260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603
Tel: (845)462-7600
Grades: PK - 12 | 292 students
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Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent coeducational school serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The school develops educated citizens with a passion for learning and living. The curriculum is creative, interdisciplinary and globally aware. The balanced program supports students as intellectually curious and creative thinkers. PDS respects the unique strength and talents of every student and each student is known and valued as an individual. An outstanding faculty ensures that all students receive the attention they need to grow as active, independent learners ready to take up the challenge of the future as global citizens. 100% of PDS graduates to on to college each year, many to highly selective institutions.

School Overview:
Poughkeepsie Day School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1934
Student Body
Total Students 292 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 24% (NY School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 6 courses
Average SAT score 1900
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $19,000
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges from $17,900 for pre-kindergarten through $22,100 for upper school students (grades 9 - 12)
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,500
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Carol Bahruth
Admissions Associate Tammy Reilly
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Soccer
Softball Ultimate Frisbee
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 25 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
A Cappella Singing Chorus
Community Service Costume Design
Creative Writing GBSTA
Geography Bee Jazz Ensemble
Life Drawing Literary Magazine
Math Games Model Congress
Music Ensembles Newpaper
Peer Counseling S.A.D.D.
SOS (Planned Parenthood Peer Education) Scottish Dancing
Shooting Tape Student Council
Studio Art Volleyball
Woodworking Yearbook
Youth Against Discrimination

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: 07/11/2011

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Nearby Schools:

Poughkeepsie Day School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
St Martin De Porres School
Gr. K-9 | 0.1 mi. away
Faith Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Our Lady Of Lourdes High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Oakwood Friends School
Gr. 6-12 | 1.7 mi. away
Poughkeepsie Sda Elementary School
Gr. K-7 | 1.9 mi. away

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