HAWTHORNE-CEDAR KNOLLS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located at 226 Linda Avenue in Hawthorne, New York, the Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District is an active, non-charter public school system situated within a large suburban community in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Operating two dedicated academic facilities, the district is structured to provide continuous educational opportunities spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded instruction designed to support unique learning requirements. Its suburban setting offers a focused learning environment tailored to meet the varied academic, social, and emotional milestones of its student population across all primary and secondary grade levels.

The district serves a specialized cohort of 127 enrolled students, creating a uniquely close-knit educational setting. To support this student body—which includes 89 male and 38 female learners from diverse backgrounds—the district maintains an exceptionally strong staff-to-student presence. A total workforce of 242 full-time equivalent staff members powers the district’s operations, highlighted by nearly 54 certified instructional teachers, 42 instructional aides, and over 146 support staff professionals. This deep investment in human resources ensures that learners receive an extraordinary level of individual attention, comprehensive support services, and tailored instructional strategies throughout their academic journey.