Public schools in Brentwood, NY
13 open public schools with an address in Brentwood, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,676
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Brentwood public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Brentwood, NY: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,676 students, an average of 1,129 per school. The largest campus is Brentwood High School (4,816 students), and the largest elementary school is Northeast Elementary School (937).
Every listed school belongs to Brentwood Union Free School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 84% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Brentwood
Elementary schools in Brentwood
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School Brentwood Union Free School District | PK–KG | 430 | 13.7:1 | |
| Laurel Park Elementary School Brentwood Union Free School District | 01–05 | 671 | 14.2:1 | |
| Loretta Park Elementary School Brentwood Union Free School District | 01–05 | 639 | 15:1 | |
| North Elementary School Brentwood Union Free School District | 01–05 | 881 | 15.4:1 | |
| Northeast Elementary School Brentwood Union Free School District | 01–05 | 937 | 17:1 | |
| Pine Park Elementary School Brentwood Union Free School District | KG–01 | 544 | 13.3:1 | |
| Southeast Elementary School Brentwood Union Free School District | 01–05 | 533 | 16:1 | |
| Twin Pines Elementary School Brentwood Union Free School District | 01–05 | 804 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Brentwood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle School Brentwood Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,108 | 11.4:1 | |
| North Middle School Brentwood Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,051 | 11.8:1 | |
| South Middle School Brentwood Union Free School District | 06–08 | 975 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Brentwood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School Brentwood Union Free School District | 09–12 | 4,816 | 14.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Brentwood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School Freshman Campus Brentwood Union Free School District | 09–09 | 1,287 | 14:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic88.3%
- Black6.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Brentwood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,676 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Brentwood
How many public schools are in Brentwood, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Brentwood: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 14,676 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Brentwood?
All listed public schools with an address in Brentwood belong to Brentwood Union Free School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Brentwood?
Brentwood High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Brentwood, with 4,816 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Brentwood?
No school with an address in Brentwood is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Brentwood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Brentwood public schools is 14.2:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Brentwood guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New York cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities