Cardinal Mccloskey School (2026 Profile)

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Cardinal Mccloskey School

155 N Highland Ave
Ossining, NY 10562

Tel: (914) 997-8000

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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 Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

9 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: The mission of Cardinal McCloskey Community Services (CMCS) is to protect, empower, and promote independence for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community based services.

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Westchester County, NY is $26,945 for elementary schools and $33,420 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Westchester County, NY is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).