Top Rankings
Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 127 students in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District.
Public Schools in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District have a diversity score of 0.69, which is less than the New York public school average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
127 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 20% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)100%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
30%
31%
% Black
45%
15%
% White
15%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $118,457 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $130,220 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$118,457
$31,405
Spending / Student
$130,220
$32,283
Best Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?
Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 127 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?
45% of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?
Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $130,220 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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