Poughkeepsie Day School
Tel: (845)462-7600
- 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.
- Nine Advanced Topics classes offered, a more indepth version of AP which prepares students for the AP exam.
- 100% of PDS graduates to on to college each year, many to highly selective institutions.
Quick Stats
- Grades: PK-12
- Students: 264 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) National Association of College Admissions Counselors |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1934 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 264 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 24% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Advanced Topics Advanced Calculus, Advanced Topics Human Biology, Advanced Topics in American Literature, Advanced Topics in Modern American History 1865-1980, Advanced Topics Integral Calculus, Advanced Topics Multivariable Calculus, Advanced Topics The Continuum vs. Discrete Mathematics |
| Average SAT score | 1350 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $19,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Flexible Tuition ranges from $14,500 for pre- kindergarten through $29,400 for upper school students (grades 11 - 12) |
| % on Financial Aid | 42% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Ike Shaw |
| Endowment Size | $4.4 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 32 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | 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., Scottish Dancing, Shooting Tape, SOS (Planned Parenthood Peer Education), Student Council, Studio Art, Volleyball, Woodworking, Yearbook, Youth Against Discrimination Club or Organization: Academic World Quest, Environmental Club, Foreign Language Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Model UN Arts and Music Programs: A Cappella Singing, Chorus, Music Ensembles, Vocal and Instrumental Lessons |
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: Poughkeepsie Day School does not charge a set tuition, instead we have a flexible tuition program. View figures at the top range: https://poughkeepsieday.org/admissions/flexible-tuition
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