For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,988 students in 10509, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 339 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 10509, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10509, NY are Brewster High School, Henry H Wells Middle School and C V Starr Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10509 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10509, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10509, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brewster High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Foggintown Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5051
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Henry H Wells Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
570 Rt 312
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-3702
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-3702
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
C V Starr Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Farm-to-market Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-4018
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-4018
Gr: 3-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
31 Foggintown Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-2087
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-2087
Gr: PK-2 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10509, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10509, NY include Brewster High School, Henry H Wells Middle School and C V Starr Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 10509?
4 public schools are located in 10509.
What percentage of students in 10509 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 10509 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10509?
10509 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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