For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,903 students in Brookhaven, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Brookhaven, NY are Bellport Senior High School and Brookhaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookhaven, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Brookhaven have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brookhaven, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellport Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Beaver Dam Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1575
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1575
Gr: 9-12 | 1,382 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Brookhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fireplace Neck Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1700
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 730-1700
Gr: PK-3 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Brookhaven, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookhaven Annex (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Fireplace Neck Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 286-4037
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 286-4037
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brookhaven, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Brookhaven, NY include Bellport Senior High School and Brookhaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brookhaven?
2 public schools are located in Brookhaven.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookhaven?
Brookhaven public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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