Hughes Elementary School

Hughes Elementary School serves 472 students in grades kindergarten through sixth in New Hartford, providing a strong academic foundation with a favorable 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio and 36 full-time equivalent teachers. The school has earned recognition as one of New York's higher-performing elementary schools, ranking #618 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 87th percentile with a solid 7.8/10 MySchoolScout rating. Academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, where 81% of students score proficient or above across grade levels, while 67% achieve proficiency in mathematics.

These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and support the learning needs of its diverse student body. The school draws from a well-educated community where 49% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and families enjoy economic stability with a median household income of $93,729. The low poverty rate of 4.4% in the surrounding area contributes to a supportive learning environment.

Hughes Elementary School sits in New Hartford's mid-size suburban setting in Oneida County, where the sense of community and educational values create an environment conducive to student success.