For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 364 students in Hartford, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Hartford, NY are Hartford Middle/high School and Floyd Harwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hartford, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartford Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4704 State Rt 149
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5923
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5923
Gr: 6-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Floyd Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4704 State Rt 149
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5222
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5222
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hartford, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hartford, NY include Hartford Middle/high School and Floyd Harwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hartford?
2 public schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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