Top Rankings
Brentwood Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 17,844 students in Brentwood Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Brentwood Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
17 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
17,844 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
1,309 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brentwood Union Free School District, which is ranked #911 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#916 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
87%
31%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
2%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,172 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,827 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$431 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$425 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,172
$31,371
Spending / Student
$23,827
$32,248
Best Brentwood Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 6th Ave
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2204
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2204
Gr: 9-12 | 4,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Twin Pines Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Mur Pl
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2457
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2457
Gr: 1-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hemlock Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Hemlock Dr
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2451
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2451
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Melody Ln
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2265
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2265
Gr: 1-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Wisconsin Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2255
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2255
Gr: K-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 Udall Rd
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2371
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2371
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
North Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 W White St
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2275
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2275
Gr: 1-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
North Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Wicks Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2356
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2356
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Devon Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2435
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2435
Gr: 1-5 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Loretta Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
77 Stahley St
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2246
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2246
Gr: 1-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
East Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
70 Hilltop Dr
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2473
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2473
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
South Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
785 Candlewood Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2341
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Joselsen Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2261
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2261
Gr: K-5 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Laurel Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
48 Swan Ln
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2464
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2464
Gr: 1-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
33 Leahy Ave
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2541
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2541
Gr: 9 | 1,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Timberline Dr
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2525
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2525
Gr: PK-K | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Mur Pl
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2251
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2251
Gr: K-1 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brentwood Union Free School District?
Brentwood Union Free School District manages 17 public schools serving 17,844 students.
What is the rank of Brentwood Union Free School District?
Brentwood Union Free School District is ranked #911 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brentwood Union Free School District?
87% of Brentwood Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brentwood Union Free School District?
Brentwood Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Brentwood Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,827 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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