Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Poughkeepsie, NY · Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Regular public school · Charter · Grades K-2 · City, small
824th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 65%
68 DUTCHESS AVE, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845)307-0274NCES ID 368096106744Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Little Water Preparatory Charter School 824th 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 65% of elementary schools statewide.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate · no science: NY tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 2
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 152 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.0% | 59.2% | ▼ 18.8 pts |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 27.6% | ▲ 27.6 pts |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 6.6% | ▲ 6.6 pts |
| White | 14.6% | 5.9% | ▼ 8.7 pts |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
| Pacific Islander | 3.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 3.7 pts |
| American Indian | 3.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 3.7 pts |
Typical home value $394K in zip 12601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Little Water Preparatory Charter School
- #2217Morse Young Magnet SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 0.6 mi away2,217th of 2,326
ELA 26% ▼34 · Math 21% ▼48Compare - #2105Gov George Clinton SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 0.8 mi away2,105th of 2,326
ELA 33% ▼27 · Math 27% ▼42Compare - #1153Warring Magnet Academy of Science and TechnologyPoughkeepsie City School District · 1.1 mi away1,153rd of 2,326
ELA 52% ▼8 · Math 60% ▼9Compare - –Smith Early Learning CenterPoughkeepsie City School District · 1.4 mi awayCompare
- #1375Highland Elementary SchoolHighland Central School District · 1.7 mi away1,375th of 2,326
ELA 49% ▼11 · Math 51% ▼18Compare - #1719Violet Avenue SchoolHyde Park Central School District · 1.8 mi away1,719th of 2,326
ELA 39% ▼21 · Math 47% ▼22Compare - #2186G W Krieger SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 2.2 mi away2,186th of 2,326
ELA 28% ▼32 · Math 24% ▼45Compare - #1677Arthur S May SchoolArlington Central School District · 2.3 mi away1,677th of 2,326
ELA 47% ▼13 · Math 41% ▼28Compare
What school district is Little Water Preparatory Charter School in?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School is part of the Little Water Preparatory Charter School district in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Is Little Water Preparatory Charter School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Little Water Preparatory Charter School 824th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Little Water Preparatory Charter School?
Black 59%, Hispanic 28%, Two or more races 7%, White 6% (152 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Little Water Preparatory Charter School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12601 is $394K 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.