Photo: AITFFan1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Cedarhurst’s public schools score below 62% of New York districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Cedarhurst’s districts is 34%, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Cedarhurst, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 80% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Cedarhurst’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 843 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Cedarhurst’s, its schools beat 27%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 80% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Cedarhurst’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $44,756 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Lawrence Primary School at #2 School, then Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus, then Lawrence Senior High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Cedarhurst’s grade
C+: better than 38% of New York school districts, #510 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cedarhurst, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School
Grades K–2 · 189 students · in Inwood
1st grade in Cedarhurst · depends on your address
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
Grades 1–3 · 419 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Inwood
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School
Grades K–2 · 189 students · in Inwood
2nd grade in Cedarhurst · depends on your address
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
Grades 1–3 · 419 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Inwood
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School
Grades K–2 · 189 students · in Inwood
3rd grade in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
Grades 1–3 · 419 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Inwood
4th grade in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus
Grades 4–6 · 475 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Lawrence
5th grade in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus
Grades 4–6 · 475 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Lawrence
6th grade in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus
Grades 4–6 · 475 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Lawrence
7th grade in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus
Grades 7–8 · 309 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Lawrence
8th grade in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus
Grades 7–8 · 309 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Lawrence
9th grade in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 764 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 764 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 764 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Cedarhurst
Lawrence Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 764 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Cedarhurst’s public schools are run by Lawrence Union Free School District, which also serves Atlantic Beach, Lawrence and Woodsburgh. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Cedarhurst vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Cedarhurst’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Cedarhurst | C+ | Lawrence Union Free |
| Lawrence | C+ | Lawrence Union Free |
Every school in Cedarhurst
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Cedarhurst’s schools
Are Cedarhurst’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Cedarhurst children attend score below 62% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #510 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 27%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Cedarhurst in?
Lawrence Union Free School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,156 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Cedarhurst kids go to high school?
Lawrence Senior High School, with 764 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Cedarhurst’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Lawrence Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Cedarhurst spend per student?
$44,756 in Lawrence Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Cedarhurst families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Cedarhurst → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.