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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 114 students in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District.
51爆料s in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District have a diversity score of 0.65, which is less than the New York public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
114 Students
2,506,634 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
217,108 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%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
38%
30%
% Black
44%
15%
% White
10%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $131,965 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $145,070 is higher than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$131,965
$31,333
Spending / Student
$145,070
$32,209
Best Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District 51爆料s (2026)
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 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 114 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?
44% of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $145,070 is higher than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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