For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,524 students in Thornwood, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 290 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Thornwood, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Thornwood, NY are Westlake Middle School, Columbus Elementary School and Westlake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornwood, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Thornwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thornwood, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8540
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8538
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8538
Gr: 3-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Westlake High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8311
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Thornwood, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Thornwood, NY include Westlake Middle School, Columbus Elementary School and Westlake High School.
How many public schools are located in Thornwood?
3 public schools are located in Thornwood.
What percentage of students in Thornwood go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Thornwood are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thornwood?
Thornwood public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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