The Hawthorn School offers a distinctive education rooted in the classical liberal arts tradition, where young men and women are formed intellectually, morally, and spiritually.
With small class sizes and a strong teacher-mentor model, students are encouraged to pursue academic excellence, leadership, and personal growth in a nurturing and joyful environment.
The Hawthorn School combines rigorous academics with character education, faith-based values, and a deep appreciation for beauty and culture.
Our classes are co-ed through 1st grade, and then single gender for second grade onwards.
Our all-boys and all-girls settings foster confidence, purpose, and lifelong friendships.
Our preschool is taught in the Montessori method. From Latin and logic to fine arts and service, every element of our curriculum is designed to form thoughtful, articulate, and compassionate young men and women.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,500
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Classical Education Comes to Bedford - 06/02/2023"Bedford, New York, is not where one would expect to find a countercultural institution. Yet it is home to the Hawthorn School, a newly opened Catholic school with an innovative ...moremodel that supporters of classical education could learn from." hide
Top Rankings
The Hawthorn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Campus Size
20
Student Body
Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform enforced
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,560
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Mr. Matthew Hickman
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubComputer Programming Club
Math ClubWoodworking Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirClassical Ballet
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball ClubRowing Team
Rugby TeamRunning Club
Tennis Club
School Notes
- The Hawthorn School
- Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8
- Where childhood is honored, character is formed, and learning is a joy.
- At The Hawthorn School, we offer more than an education-we offer a formation for life. Rooted in the classical tradition and attentive to the needs of the whole child, Hawthorn is a school where children grow in truth, virtue, and wonder.
- A Place to Be Known and To Belong
- Hawthorn welcomes boys and girls in a co-educational environment through Grade 1, where young children play, explore, and learn together in a nurturing and joyful setting. From Grade 2 onward, students learn in single-gender programs, with separate wings of the school designed to meet the unique needs of boys and girls during their formative years. This structure allows us to support each student's intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development in age-appropriate and deeply personal ways.
- Classical, Beautiful, Timeless
- We believe that education should not rush, distract, or entertain-it should form. At Hawthorn, students are immersed in the great works of Western civilization: timeless literature, heroic biographies, sacred music, and the principles of logic and virtue.
- They are given the gift of a slower pace, deeper reading, and meaningful conversation. Learning is not digitized or diluted. It is living, communal, and joyful. Whether reciting poetry, discovering patterns in nature, diagramming a sentence, or painting with watercolors, our students are immersed in what is beautiful and lasting.
- Childhood Rooted in Wonder
- Childhood is not something to be pushed through at Hawthorn-it is something to be cherished. Our students grow up surrounded by woods, gardens, and outdoor spaces that invite play, stillness, and observation. They build forts under trees, write nature journals, and marvel at the changing seasons.
- The natural world is not a break from learning-it is part of it. We offer our students the kind of childhood that has always led to flourishing: one filled with books, beauty, fresh air, friendship, and time to think.
- Forming the Whole Person
- At the heart of our mission is the desire to form the whole person-not just the student. We aim to cultivate habits of thought and heart: attention, gratitude, responsibility, and joy.
- Our students are expected to speak with courtesy, act with integrity, and live with purpose. Through strong parent partnerships, daily routines of prayer and reflection, and a school culture grounded in respect, we help children grow into young men and women of character-ready not just for high school, but for a good life. The Hawthorn School is a place apart-a school where children can be children, learning can be deep, and life can be full of meaning.
- For families seeking a true alternative to rushed, utilitarian education, Hawthorn offers a return to something timeless, true, and deeply human. Come see what education looks like when it honors childhood, cherishes beauty, and aims at wisdom.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Hawthorn School cost?
The Hawthorn School's tuition is approximately $20,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Hawthorn School?
The acceptance rate of The Hawthorn School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 74%. The Hawthorn School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.
What sports does The Hawthorn School offer?
The Hawthorn School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Intramural Sports Only, Rugby, Soccer and Tennis.
What is The Hawthorn School's ranking?
The Hawthorn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for The Hawthorn School?
The application deadline for The Hawthorn School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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