Best Public Schools in Thornwood, NY

Summary:

The city of Thornwood, New York is home to three high-performing schools that serve students from elementary through high school. The schools in the Mount Pleasant Central School District consistently rank and rate highly, indicating the district is providing a quality education across its schools.

Westlake High School stands out with its exceptional test scores, particularly in Regents/Common Core English Language Arts, Regents/Global History and Government, Regents/U.S. History and Government, and Regents/Earth Science. The school's 84.3% four-year graduation rate and low 4.9% dropout rate further demonstrate its academic success. Columbus Elementary School also impresses with its strong performance on NY State Assessments in English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5, indicating the school is providing a solid foundation for its students.

Across the district, the schools boast low student-teacher ratios, high spending per student, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, all of which likely contribute to their strong academic outcomes. Westlake Middle School stands out for its high proficiency rates in Regents/Living Environment and Regents/Algebra I, successfully preparing students for advanced coursework at the high school level. Overall, the schools in Thornwood, New York are delivering a high-quality education, with several standout institutions excelling in various academic areas.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbus Elementary School	Public	3-5	580 Columbus Ave	Thornwood	10594	Westchester County	Mount Pleasant Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 769-8538	482	46	10.5	10.2%	377 (78.2%)	2 (0.4%)	65 (13.5%)	23 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	84.6	319^th of 2445 public elementary schools	87.0%		71.2	648^th of 2439 public elementary schools	73.4%	329								55.6	62.8	60.4				78.2	83.2	77.3				64.3		99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.8	$20,059	$352	$19,707
Westlake High School	Public	9-12	825 Westlake Dr	Thornwood	10594	Westchester County	Mount Pleasant Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 769-8311	547	54	10.0	19.0%	412 (75.3%)	6 (1.1%)	95 (17.4%)	28 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	77	191^st of 1242 public high schools	84.6%		72.5	281^st of 1228 public high schools	77.1%	90	10.0	92.4	93.6	90.7	69.1	96.8	83.3															100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$24,178	$556	$23,622
Westlake Middle School	Public	6-8	825 Westlake Dr	Thornwood	10594	Westchester County	Mount Pleasant Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 769-8540	429	48	8.9	14.2%	321 (74.8%)	3 (0.7%)	77 (17.9%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	78.2	256^th of 1504 public middle schools	83.0%		71	371^st of 1500 public middle schools	75.3%	115					98.1		100.0				52.7	60.2	71.3				68.9	77.1	60.0		42.1	99.1	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	$24,071	$549	$23,522

Cities Near Thornwood

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pleasantville	0.67 mi	5	473^rd
Hawthorne	1.1 mi	3
Valhalla	1.68 mi	4	180^th
Briarcliff Manor	2.31 mi	3	10^th
Chappaqua	2.7 mi	6	11^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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