For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 114 students in Hawthorne, NY.
Hawthorne, NY public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.65, which is less than the New York public middle school average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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
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 middle schools in Hawthorne, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hawthorne, NY include Cedar Knolls Academy and Linden Hill High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hawthorne?
2 public middle schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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