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3 schools in Thornwood

New York · Public K-12

Thornwood's public-school count of 3 reflects a system enrolling about 1,524 students inside New York, broken out as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Thornwood

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,524
+93 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 82%
% Hispanic
15%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary03-05481
WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-12566
WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08477

About Thornwood

Public education in Thornwood, New York runs across 3 schools that educates roughly 1,524 students. By footprint, Thornwood sits in the small bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 6%: 1,431 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,524 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 82% to 76%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Thornwood discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Thornwood?
Thornwood, New York has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,524 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Thornwood?
Thornwood has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Thornwood?
WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Thornwood by enrollment, with approximately 566 students.
What school districts serve Thornwood?
Thornwood public schools are operated by MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
What grade levels do public schools in Thornwood cover?
Public schools in Thornwood serve students from grade 3 through grade 12.