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School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Spackenkill Union Free School District is the major district for students living in Poughkeepsie.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Spackenkill and other districts in Dutchess County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Spackenkill and other districts in Dutchess County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Poughkeepsie residents, age 25 and older
806
Less than 9th
1,277
9–12, no diploma
6,417
HS grad / GED
4,901
Some college
3,363
Associate’s
6,595
Bachelor’s
5,964
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Poughkeepsie colleges
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Dutchess Community College
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Marist University
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Vassar College