Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Located in Bedford, NY, offering a premier education in the liberal arts for boys and girls in Pre-K through Grade 9.  2024-25 is the inaugural year of Hawthorn’s Montessori Preschool.  Inquire today!

When one day we survey the course of our lives, there will have been few parental decisions more important than the choice of where we send our children to school. Schools have more influence on the direction of a child’s life than almost any other factor. This is the reason for the designation alma mater. We are excited that you are considering Hawthorn as a partner in the great work of the education of your sons and daughters. 

Today the middle school girls of The Hawthorn School received individual letters from pen pals at one of our sister schools in San Jose, Costa Rica. We are beginning an exciting bicultural exchange with the girls of the Iribó School, part of C
Merry Christmas from the Hawthorn School! #merrychristmas#thehawthornschool #thehawthornschoolny #educationinclassicalworks #partnershipwithfamilies #schoolinbedford
On Sunday, December 9th, families gathered in the school gym for a festive afternoon to celebrate the coming of the Christmas season. The event began with a Chorus Club performance of several well-beloved Christmas Carols, such as "God Rest Ye M
Nature studies with Mrs. Montes. In our recent Life Science lab class, our middle school girls delved into the intricacies of the animal skeletal system. In the images, you can catch a glimpse of our students engrossed in studying three types of mus
Looking forward to seeing all our Hawthorn families this Sunday at our Christmas Party! #thehawthornschool #thehawthornschoolny #educationinclassicalworks #partnershipwithfamilies #schoolinbedford
Last week, we had the pleasure of celebrating Hawthorn Art's Night with the presence of Dr. Janetta Rebold Benton, professor of Art History at Pace University. Dr. Benton delved into the captivating era of New York during the Gilded Age. Leading us
Join us for an art talk at our school presented by Dr. Janetta Rebold Benton, Distinguished Professor of Art History at Pace University in New York. Wednesday, November 29th, 7pm at the Hawthorn School. Click the link in bio to RSVP. #thehawthornsch
Hawthorn's field trips have officially begun, and they've been a blast for our students! Grades K-5 took a field trip to Harvest Moon Orchard. They immersed themselves in nature, enjoying a scenic hayride through the orchard, meeting the friendly goa
The Hawthorn Fall Party has once again proven to be a resounding success! Our students and friends had fun carving pumpkins and interacting with the animals while enjoying fall treats, apple cider, and cinnamon sugar doughnuts. #hawthornschool #bedf