Public schools in Hawthorne, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in Hawthorne, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,129
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hawthorne public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Hawthorne, NJ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,129 students, an average of 426 per school. The largest campus is Hawthorne High School (569 students), and the largest elementary school is Roosevelt Elementary School (521).
Every listed school belongs to Hawthorne Public School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 41% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hawthorne
Elementary schools in Hawthorne
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary School Hawthorne Public School District | KG–05 | 521 | 10.1:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Hawthorne Public School District | PK–05 | 264 | 10.8:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Hawthorne Public School District | KG–05 | 253 | 10.6:1 |
Middle schools in Hawthorne
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School Hawthorne Public School District | 06–08 | 522 | 10.2:1 |
High schools in Hawthorne
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne High School Hawthorne Public School District | 09–12 | 569 | 10.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.4%
- Hispanic48.8%
- Black3.8%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Hawthorne schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,129 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hawthorne
How many public schools are in Hawthorne, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Hawthorne: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,129 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hawthorne?
All listed public schools with an address in Hawthorne belong to Hawthorne Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hawthorne, with 569 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hawthorne?
No school with an address in Hawthorne is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hawthorne schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hawthorne public schools is 10.6:1, lower than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hawthorne guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities