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4 schools in Hawthorne

New York · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Hawthorne comes to roughly 544 students across 4 schools (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Hawthorne

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
544
-146 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 57%
% Hispanic
18%
was 21%
% Black
12%
was 16%
% Asian
6%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
ACHIEVE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLCombinedM-M·
CEDAR KNOLLS ACADEMYCombinedKG-1261
HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-02417
LINDEN HILL HIGH SCHOOLHigh06-1266

About Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a small New York city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 544 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 high, and 2 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 136, lower than the state mean of about 519.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 544 students, decreased 21% from the 690 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Hawthorne shed 1 school, going from 4 to 3. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment shrank from 16% to 12%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Hawthorne discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne, New York has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 544 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne has 1 elementary, 1 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Hawthorne?
HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest public school in Hawthorne by enrollment, with approximately 417 students.
What school districts serve Hawthorne?
Hawthorne is served by 2 public school districts, including HAWTHORNE-CEDAR KNOLLS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
What grade levels do public schools in Hawthorne cover?
Public schools in Hawthorne serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.