For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,239 students in Hawthorne, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, FL are Ochwilla Elementary School, Chester Shell Elementary School and Hawthorne Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawthorne, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ochwilla Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 N State Road 21
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Grades: PK-6
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Shell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21633 Se 65th Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Middle/high School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21403 Se 69th Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1900
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, FL include Ochwilla Elementary School, Chester Shell Elementary School and Hawthorne Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hawthorne, FL?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hawthorne, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne, FL?
Hawthorne, FL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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