For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 764 students in Cedarhurst, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,155 private students). 45% of all K-12 students in Cedarhurst, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Cedarhurst, NY is Lawrence Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedarhurst, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cedarhurst have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cedarhurst, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Reilly Rd
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8005
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cedarhurst, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cedarhurst, NY include Lawrence Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Cedarhurst?
1 public schools are located in Cedarhurst.
What percentage of students in Cedarhurst go to public school?
45% of all K-12 students in Cedarhurst are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedarhurst?
Cedarhurst public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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