Excellent
#37 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 4% of private schools
Oakwood Friends School
High School
22 SPACKENKILL RD, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.3
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.3
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#37 of 992
In Poughkeepsie
#1 of 7
public schools
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About Oakwood Friends School
Oakwood Friends School is a private high school in Poughkeepsie, NY. Oakwood Friends School serves approximately 191 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Oakwood Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 191 students, Oakwood Friends School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Oakwood Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Oakwood Friends School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Oakwood Friends School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Poughkeepsie, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Oakwood Friends School (this school) | 8.3 |
| ORVILLE A TODD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 8.0 |
| SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL | 8.9 |
| HAGAN SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.0 |
| G W KRIEGER SCHOOL | 4.0 |
| KINRY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.6 |
| POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5.3 |
| POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| GOV GEORGE CLINTON SCHOOL | 5.2 |
| TITUSVILLE INTERMEDIATE | 5.2 |
| ARTHUR S MAY SCHOOL | 5.8 |
| WARRING MAGNET ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 5.3 |
| MORSE YOUNG MAGNET SCHOOL | 3.8 |
| VIOLET AVENUE SCHOOL | 5.7 |
| NOXON ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| DUTCHESS BOCES | 5.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
22 SPACKENKILL RD, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Oakwood Friends School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 2.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Poughkeepsie, see our Poughkeepsie schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ORVILLE A TODD MIDDLE SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| NASSAU SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| HAGAN SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| G W KRIEGER SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 2.2 mi | 4.0 |
| TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Poughkeepsie | 2.7 mi | 7.7 |
| POUGHKEEPSIE DAY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 2.0 mi | — |
| POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 2.7 mi | 5.3 |
| POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 2.8 mi | 6.1 |
| SMITH EARLY LEARNING CENTER Poughkeepsie | 2.9 mi | 5.9 |
| GOV GEORGE CLINTON SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 3.0 mi | 5.2 |
| SHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wappingers Falls | 3.1 mi | 5.5 |
| ST MARTIN DE PORRES SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 2.4 mi | 5.0 |
| KINRY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
| HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 3.2 mi | 5.0 |
| VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 2.6 mi | 3.5 |
| WARRING MAGNET ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Poughkeepsie | 3.5 mi | 5.3 |
| MORSE YOUNG MAGNET SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 3.6 mi | 3.8 |
| ARTHUR S MAY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 3.3 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12603 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,185
Median Home Value
$342,000
Median Rent
$1,626/mo
Population
41,513
College Educated
46.9%
Homeownership
71.8%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
43.4
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| HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL Holland, NY | 8.4 |
| MARY MCDOWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 8.4 |
| BUFFALO SEMINARY Buffalo, NY | 8.2 |
| CANAJOHARIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Canajoharie, NY | 8.2 |
| UNION SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Union Springs, NY | 8.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oakwood Friends School
What grades does Oakwood Friends School serve?
Oakwood Friends School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Oakwood Friends School?
Oakwood Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Friends School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Oakwood Friends School rank in NY?
Oakwood Friends School ranks #37 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Oakwood Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakwood Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Oakwood Friends School a private school?
Yes, Oakwood Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Oakwood Friends School a religious school?
Oakwood Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dutchess County
- Phone
- (845) 462-4200
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