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Poughkeepsie Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,605 students in Poughkeepsie, NY.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
75% of private elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,605
  • Average Tuition: $16,595
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Poughkeepsie, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,605
  • Average Tuition: $16,595
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Poughkeepsie, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Poughkeepsie Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
Catholic
20 Springside Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 471-0520
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Oakwood Friends School Photo
Oakwood Friends School
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 34
Friends
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
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Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
Christian
25 Golf Club Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-0266
(1)
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Map of Hawk Meadow Montessori School
Hawk Meadow Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
488 Freedom Plains Route Suite 141
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 223-3783
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Map of Holy Trinity Annex @ St. Peter School
Holy Trinity Annex @ St. Peter School
Gr: PK-1 | 283 students
Catholic
12 Father Cody Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-6600
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Map of Poughkeepsie Day School
Poughkeepsie Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
260 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-7600
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Map of St. Martin De Porres School
St. Martin De Porres School
Gr: K-8 | 298 students
Catholic
122 Cedar Valley Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 452-4428
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Map of Tabernacle Christian Academy
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 112 students
Baptist
155 Academy St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 454-2792
(2)
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Poughkeepsie, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Poughkeepsie Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School
Poughkeepsie Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Seventh Day Adventist
71 Mitchell Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 454-1781
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Poughkeepsie, NY Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,605
Students
$16,595
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
47%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Poughkeepsie)
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,296 Schools
# Students
1,605 Students
341,959 Students
% Students of Color
47%
38%
0.70
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
810 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
76 Students
14,469 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
234 Students
23,955 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
7%
# Black Students
91 Students
26,065 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
526 Students
213,434 Students
% White Students
33%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
420 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
648 Students
62,444 Students
% of Others Students
41%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
119 Teachers
34,621 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
76%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1279
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,595
$21,995
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,138
$11,993
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$28.84 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY include Oakwood Friends School and Holy Trinity School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Poughkeepsie?
8 private elementary schools are located in Poughkeepsie.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie private elementary schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Poughkeepsie?
75% of private elementary schools in Poughkeepsie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
Which private elementary schools in Poughkeepsie are often viewed compared to one another?

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