For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 807 students in Cedarhurst, NY (there are , serving 1,238 private students). 39% of all K-12 students in Cedarhurst, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in Cedarhurst, NY is Lawrence Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedarhurst, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cedarhurst have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cedarhurst, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Reilly Rd
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8005
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8005
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cedarhurst, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cedarhurst, NY include Lawrence Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Cedarhurst?
1 public schools are located in Cedarhurst.
What percentage of students in Cedarhurst go to public school?
39% of all K-12 students in Cedarhurst are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedarhurst?
Cedarhurst public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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