Top Rankings
Hartford Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 352 students in Hartford Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hartford Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
352 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hartford Central School District, which is ranked #461 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#477 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.7%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
93%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,443 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,364 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,443
$34,989
Spending / Student
$38,364
$36,024
Best Hartford Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hartford Central School District?
Hartford Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Hartford Central School District?
Hartford Central School District is ranked #461 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford Central School District?
93% of Hartford Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartford Central School District?
Hartford Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Hartford Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,364 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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