For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 565 students in Hawthorne, NY.
Hawthorne, NY public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.61, which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawthorne, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Knolls Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2964
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2964
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Linden Hill High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2977
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2977
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 Memorial Dr
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 769-8536
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 769-8536
Grades: K-2
| 451 students
Hawthorne, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achieve Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2939
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2939
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
Hawthorne Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
40 Bradford St
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, NY include Cedar Knolls Academy and Linden Hill High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hawthorne?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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