For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 127 students in Hawthorne, NY.
Hawthorne, NY public high schools have a diversity score of 0.69, which is less than the New York public high school average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hawthorne, NY (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%
Hawthorne, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Achieve Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2939
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2939
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hawthorne, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hawthorne, NY include Cedar Knolls Academy and Linden Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hawthorne?
2 public high schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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