| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinebeck Central School District | Rhinebeck | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 950 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Spackenkill Union Free School District | POUGHKEEPSIE | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1,563 | 4 | K–12 | 0 |
| Red Hook Central School District | Annandale On Hudson | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,605 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Millbrook Central School District | Millbrook | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 875 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wappingers Central School District | Fishkill | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 10,479 | 15 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Pine Plains Central School District | Clinton Corners | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 846 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Arlington Central School District | Lagrangeville | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 7,849 | 11 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Carmel Central School District | Stormville | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 3,782 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Hyde Park Central School District | Hyde Park | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 3,541 | 6 | K–12 | 4 |
| Pawling Central School District | Holmes | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,100 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Beacon City School District | Beacon | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 2,602 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Dover Union Free School District | Dover Plains | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,342 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Northeast Central School District | Amenia | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 661 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Poughkeepsie City School District | POUGHKEEPSIE | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 3,972 | 7 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Dutchess County compares
Together they enroll 41,167 students across 78 schools. The largest is Wappingers Central School District with 10,479 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, level with the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County has 14 public school districts covering 34 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dutchess County is Rhinebeck Central School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Dutchess County, NY?
14 school districts serve zip codes in Dutchess County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Dutchess County, NY?
Of the districts serving Dutchess County, Rhinebeck Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.