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Best Schools in Hawthorne, NY
Hawthorne, NY has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,790 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 73%, so schools in Hawthorne don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hawthorne, NY
The top high schools in Hawthorne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westlake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
2. Valhalla High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valhalla Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
3. Sleepy Hollow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hawthorne, NY
The top middle schools in Hawthorne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valhalla Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valhalla Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
2. Westlake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hawthorne, NY
The top elementary schools in Hawthorne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pocantico Hills Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocantico Hills Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 320 Students
2. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 482 Students
3. Kensico School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valhalla Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 308 Students
4. Virginia Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valhalla Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 317 Students
5. Hawthorne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 460 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hawthorne, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hawthorne, NY has a total population of 4,852 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hawthorne, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hawthorne, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hawthorne, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hawthorne, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hawthorne, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hawthorne, NY
How many schools are in Hawthorne, NY?
Hawthorne, NY has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,790 students in total.
How do schools in Hawthorne perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Hawthorne score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 73%, so on average schools in Hawthorne don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hawthorne?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Hawthorne
All 4 public schools we grade in Hawthorne. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.