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Best 12601 New York Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 542 students in 12601, NY (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,810 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in 12601, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools in 12601, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Schools in 12601, NY (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(1)
25 Golf Club Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-0266
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity Annex @ St. Peter School
(Catholic)
12 Father Cody Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-6600
Gr: PK-1 | 283 students Tuition listed
Tabernacle Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
155 Academy St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 454-2792
Gr: K-12 | 112 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 12601, NY?
3 private schools are located in 12601, NY.
What percentage of students in 12601 go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in 12601 are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 12601?
100% of private schools in 12601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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