For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 477 students in Thornwood, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Thornwood, NY is Westlake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornwood, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Thornwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Thornwood, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Westlake Dr
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8540
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Thornwood, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Thornwood, NY include Westlake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Thornwood?
1 public middle schools are located in Thornwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornwood?
Thornwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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