Poughkeepsie Day School

260 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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The high school science program fosters curiosity about science and gives students the intellectual, experiential and procedural tools they need to develop a deep understanding of what they examine. Course offerings enable students to pursue specific interests in biology, chemistry, geology and physics beyond the introductory level.Laboratory skills and analytical thinking are stressed throughout the program.
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The high school science program fosters curiosity about science and gives students the intellectual, experiential and procedural tools they need to develop a deep understanding of what they examine. Course offerings enable students to pursue specific interests in biology, chemistry, geology and physics beyond the introductory level.Laboratory skills and analytical thinking are stressed throughout the program.
The atmosphere of the high school brings to mind a small liberal arts college.
The PDS library serves as a physical and virtual information and instructional hub providing authoritative research resources, literacy support and guidance and multimedia and conference facilities. It provides online access facilitating anywhere, anytime learning.Just as information and communication technologies have transformed the world of learning, they also have transformed the library. As knowledge is increasingly driven by innovative ideas
  • 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.

School News

  • PDS Blog - 03/01/2017 - Our blog highlights what life is like at Poughkeepsie Day School. Posts are written by our faculty and staff and we occasionally feature guest bloggers. Read and learn about what's going on at PDS from the people who experience it first-hand! 

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.: 30%
Students by Grade Poughkeepsie Day School Student 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 Tammy Reilly
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. A Cappella Singing, Academic World Quest, Chorus, Community Service, Costume Design, Creative Writing, Environmental Club, Foreign Language Clubs, GBSTA, Geography Bee, Habitat for Humanity, Jazz Ensemble, Life Drawing, Literary Magazine, Math Games, Model Congress, Model UN, Music Ensembles, Music Ensembles, Newpaper, Peer Counseling, S.A.D.D., SOS (Planned Parenthood Peer Education), Scottish Dancing, Shooting Tape, Student Council, Studio Art, Vocal and Instrumental Lessons, Volleyball, Woodworking, Yearbook, Youth Against Discrimination Chorus, Costume Design, GBSTA, Geography Bee, Jazz Ensemble, Life Drawing, Math Games, Model Congress, Model UN, Newpaper, S.A.D.D., Shooting Tape, Studio Art, Volleyball, Woodworking, Yearbook, A Cappella Singing,
Academic World Quest,
Community Service,
Creative Writing,
Environmental Club,
Foreign Language Clubs,
Habitat for Humanity,
Literary Magazine,
Music Ensembles,
Music Ensembles,
Peer Counseling,
SOS (Planned Parenthood Peer Education),
Scottish Dancing,
Student Council,
Vocal and Instrumental Lessons,
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: 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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  • Grades: PK-12
  • Students: 264 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $19,000
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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