For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,214 students in Hawthorne, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Hawthorne, FL are Ochwilla Elementary School, Chester Shell Elementary School and Hawthorne Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hawthorne, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ochwilla Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 N State Road 21
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Chester Shell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21633 Se 65th Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Middle/high School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21403 Se 69th Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1900
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hawthorne, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hawthorne, FL include Ochwilla Elementary School, Chester Shell Elementary School and Hawthorne Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Hawthorne?
3 public schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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