Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12838

Summary:

The 12838 zip code area is home to two schools - Hartford Middle/High School and Floyd Harwood Elementary School, both part of the Hartford Central School District. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary school lags behind in academic achievement despite higher per-student spending.

Hartford Middle/High School is the clear standout, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive academic outcomes. The school boasts a 97.1% 4-year graduation rate, 0% dropout rate, and strong proficiency on Regents exams that exceed state and district averages. In contrast, Floyd Harwood Elementary is only a 2-star school, with more mixed academic performance, particularly in 3rd-5th grade ELA and math.

Despite the elementary school spending significantly more per student ($22,131 vs. $15,229 at the high school), the data suggests opportunities for improvement in curriculum, instruction, or other factors to better support student learning. Both schools serve relatively homogeneous, low-income communities, raising questions about equity and access to resources. Overall, the analysis highlights the importance of looking beyond just test scores when evaluating school quality, and the need to ensure all students are receiving a high-quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I 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	237	29	8.1	48.1%	224 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	71.4	319^th of 1242 public high schools	74.3%		73.2	262^nd of 1228 public high schools	78.7%	57	57.1	85.7	68.8	88.2	86.7	87.9	100.0	96.2	69.0				35.3	46.2	36.0				57.9	80.8	100.0		76.0	99.5	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	99.8	100.0	$15,229	$2,096	$13,134
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	151	24	6.3	45.7%	144 (95.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	39.2	1478^th of 2445 public elementary schools	39.6%		33.6	1631^st of 2439 public elementary schools	33.1%	153										50.0	45.8	17.7				52.6	50.0	30.0				28.6		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$22,131	$1,319	$20,812

Cities Near Zip Code 12838

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hartford	1.78 mi	2	400^th
Fort Ann	6.89 mi	2	270^th
Argyle	7.72 mi	2	470^th
Granville	8.15 mi	2	575^th
Hudson Falls	8.51 mi	6	666^th

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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.