For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,187 students in Hawthorne, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 664 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Hawthorne, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NJ are Roosevelt Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hawthorne, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Roosevelt Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6485
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6485
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 Goffle Hill Road
Hawthorne, NJ 07507
(973) 423-6480
Hawthorne, NJ 07507
(973) 423-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
176 Mohawk Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6495
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6495
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 Hawthorne Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Hawthorne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Parmelee Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6415
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6415
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NJ include Roosevelt Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hawthorne?
5 public schools are located in Hawthorne.
What percentage of students in Hawthorne go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Hawthorne are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hawthorne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hawthorne include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
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