Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hewitt School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Hewitt School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hewitt School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hewitt School is ranked #849 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hewitt School often compared to?
Hewitt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hewitt School?
462 students attend Hewitt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hewitt School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hewitt School?
Hewitt School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hewitt School offer ?
Hewitt School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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