Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harmony Hill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harmony Hill School serves the northwest part of Cohoes, NY, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harmony Hill School's student population of 384 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harmony Hill School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Hill School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3113 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
15%
31%
Black
9%
15%
White
61%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Hill School's ranking?
Harmony Hill School is ranked #3113 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Harmony Hill School often compared to?
Harmony Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abram Lansing School, Cohoes High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Harmony Hill School?
384 students attend Harmony Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Harmony Hill School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harmony Hill School?
Harmony Hill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harmony Hill School offer ?
Harmony Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harmony Hill School part of?
Harmony Hill School is part of Cohoes City School District.
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