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#420 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 42% of private schools
Abilities First
School · Poughkeepsie, NY
A private school in Poughkeepsie, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
24 FIREMENS WAY, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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Where Abilities First sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,289/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,185
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Dutchess BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 292 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Abilities First is listed in Poughkeepsie, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Abilities First
Abilities First is a private school in Poughkeepsie, NY, serving approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abilities First
What grades does Abilities First serve?
Abilities First serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Abilities First?
Abilities First has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abilities First?
The student-teacher ratio at Abilities First is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Abilities First rank in NY?
Abilities First ranks #420 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Abilities First's MySchoolScout rating?
Abilities First has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Abilities First a private school?
Yes, Abilities First is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Abilities First a religious school?
No, Abilities First is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Gender Split
- 69% M / 31% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dutchess County
- Phone
- (845) 452-0774
- Area population (ZIP 12603)
- 41,513
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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