Arthur S May School
Poughkeepsie, NY · Arlington Central School District · Grades K-5
1,677th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▼ Declining
Arthur S May School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Arthur S May School 1,677th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — declining.
Arthur S May School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Arthur S May School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 496 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.1% | 39.1% | ▼ 16.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 30.4% | ▲ 12.9 pts | |
| Black | 14.6% | 18.5% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 7.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.3% | 4.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Arthur S May School
Typical home value $443K in zip 12603 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Arthur S May School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Smith Early Learning CenterPoughkeepsie City School District · 1 mi away
- 1G W Krieger SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 1.2 mi away2,186th of 2,326
ELA 28% · Math 24% - 6Warring Magnet Academy of Science and TechnologyPoughkeepsie City School District · 1.2 mi away1,153rd of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 60% - 1Gov George Clinton SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 1.7 mi away2,105th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 1Morse Young Magnet SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 1.7 mi away2,217th of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 21% - –Overlook Primary SchoolArlington Central School District · 1.9 mi away
- 7Little Water Preparatory Charter SchoolLittle Water Preparatory Charter School · 2.3 mi away · charter824th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 69% - 3Violet Avenue SchoolHyde Park Central School District · 2.3 mi away1,719th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Arthur S May School in?
Arthur S May School is part of the Arlington Central School District district in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Is Arthur S May School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Arthur S May School 1,677th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Arthur S May School?
White 39%, Hispanic 30%, Black 19%, Two or more races 8% (496 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Arthur S May School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12603 is $443K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.