Cardinal Mccloskey School
- Children living at Hayden House attend the on-site Cardinal McCloskey School which follows the NYS Regents curriculum which is mandated for public schools.
- Education is considered an essential component of the Hayden House program.
- The trauma of being removed from their homes is significant and severe enough for these children without further adding the loss of school time and class standing.
- The Cardinal McCloskey School program is intended to maintain or reestablish learning patterns by helping children continue their education.
- In many cases, children are able to achieve academic goals that they never thought possible.
- Located on the lower level of Hayden House, the Cardinal McCloskey School was licensed by the New York State Department of Education in 1980, to provide a secular education following the NYS-mandated Regents curriculum grades 4 through 12 for the children living at Hayden House.
- Children are required to take and pass all standardized tests following the NYS Department of Education testing schedule.
- The school is staffed with a Principal, three teachers and two teacher aides and is in session from 7:45 AM until 2:45 PM, Monday through Friday, 12 months per year.
- For physical education children travel to local bowling alleys, recreation centers and fitness centers.
- During the summer session, the morning is structured as summer school and the afternoon is devoted to educational recreation programs.
- Art and educational field trips are also incorporated into the day.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 7-9
- Students: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 11 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 86% State avg.: 28% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Cardinal Mccloskey School is St. Ann's Parish School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St. Ann's Parish School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Noah's Ark Christian Academy & Ns (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- OssiningSt. Ann's Parish School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-9 | 150 students
0.4 miles
16 Elizabeth St
Ossining, NY 10562
(914)941-0312 0.4 K-9
150 - OssiningNoah's Ark Christian Academy & Ns(Christian)Grades: PK-8 | 24 students
0.9 miles
199 Croton Avenue
Ossining, NY 10562
(914)941-5498 0.9 PK-8
24 - OssiningSt Augustine School(Roman Catholic)Grades: NS-8 | 564 students
0.9 miles
Eagle Park Route 9
Ossining, NY 10562
(914)941-3849 0.9 NS-8
564 - Briarcliff ManorClear View School Day TreatmentSpecial Education SchoolGrades: PK-12 | 101 students
3 miles
480 Albany Post Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914)941-9513 3 PK-12
101 - Croton On HudsonHoly Name Of Mary Montessori SchoolMontessori School (Roman Catholic)Grades: K | 30 students
3 miles
110 Grand St
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914)271-5182 3 K
30
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