Best Public Schools in Hartford, NY

Summary:

The city of Hartford, New York is home to two schools: Hartford Middle/High School and Floyd Harwood Elementary School, both part of the Hartford Central School District. While Hartford Middle/High School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 25% of New York high schools, Floyd Harwood Elementary struggles, ranking in the bottom 50% of the state's elementary schools.

Hartford Middle/High School boasts strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on state assessments and Regents exams across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school has a relatively low dropout rate of 4.5% and a solid 84.3% four-year graduation rate. Additionally, the school spends $36,380 per student, which is higher than the state average, potentially contributing to its academic success.

In contrast, Floyd Harwood Elementary School lags behind, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts. The school is ranked in the bottom 50% of New York elementary schools and has a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a contributing factor to the performance gaps observed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hartford Middle/High School	Public	6-12	4704 State Rt 149	Hartford	12838	Washington County	Hartford Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 632-5923	212	25	8.4	46.2%	197 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	70.6	317^th of 1234 public high schools	74.3%		71.4	319^th of 1242 public high schools	74.3%	2	80.0	100.0	78.8	85.7	87.1	72.2	87.1	67.7	85.7				38.1	55.6	56.7				57.1	87.5	73.3		65.4	99.5	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	99.8	100.0	$34,170	$2,251	$31,919
Floyd Harwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4704 State Rt 149	Hartford	12838	Washington County	Hartford Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 632-5222	140	18	7.9	41.4%	131 (93.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.0%)	55.1	1054^th of 2445 public elementary schools	56.9%		39.2	1478^th of 2445 public elementary schools	39.6%	424										35.3	62.5	54.2				47.1	76.5	66.7				54.2		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$38,649	$1,849	$36,800

Cities Near Hartford

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fort Ann	6.89 mi	2	185^th
Argyle	7.72 mi	2	444^th
Granville	8.15 mi	3	628^th
Hudson Falls	8.51 mi	6	653^rd
Fort Edward	9.94 mi	3

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.