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 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 17,901 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 32% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
17 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
17,901 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
1,297 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brentwood Union Free School District, which is ranked #880 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#884 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
87%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
3%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,095 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,751 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$431 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$425 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,095
$31,307
Spending / Student
$23,751
$32,183
Best Brentwood Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 6th Ave
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2204
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 4,803 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Pines Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Mur Pl
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2457
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2457
Grades: 1-5
| 786 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hemlock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 Wisconsin Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2255
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2255
Grades: K-5
| 716 students
Rank: #55.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Melody Ln
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2265
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2265
Grades: 1-5
| 544 students
Rank: #66.
North Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 W White St
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2275
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2275
Grades: 1-5
| 855 students
Rank: #77.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Devon Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2435
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2435
Grades: 1-5
| 935 students
Rank: #88.
Loretta Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
77 Stahley St
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2246
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2246
Grades: 1-5
| 641 students
Rank: #99.
North Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Wicks Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2356
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2356
Grades: 6-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #1010.
West Middle School
(Math: 24% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #1111.
Laurel Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
48 Swan Ln
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2464
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2464
Grades: 1-5
| 622 students
Rank: #1212.
East Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Hilltop Dr
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2473
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2473
Grades: 6-8
| 1,119 students
Rank: #1313.
South Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
785 Candlewood Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2341
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #1414.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 18% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 955 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Timberline Dr
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2525
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2525
Grades: PK-K
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Mur Pl
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2251
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2251
Grades: K-1
| 563 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brentwood Union Free School District?
Brentwood Union Free School District manages 17 public schools serving 17,901 students.
What is the rank of Brentwood Union Free School District?
Brentwood Union Free School District is ranked #880 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $23,751 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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