Top Rankings
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,448 students in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,448 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
284 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District, which is ranked #441 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 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#467 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
11 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
94 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,263 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
30%
# Black Students
150 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
1,830 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
53%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
213
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
248
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
250
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
267
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
267
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
283
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
284
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
265
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
288
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
270
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
302
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
27
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,402 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 $28,873 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,402
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,873
$32,183
Best Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Comsewogue High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
565 Bicycle Path
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8182
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8182
Grades: 9-12
| 1,142 students
Rank: #22.
Boyle Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
424 Boyle Rd
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8140
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8140
Grades: 3-5
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Jayne Blvd
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8160
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8160
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #44.
Terryville Road School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Terryville Rd
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-2834
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-2834
Grades: 3-5
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
140 Clinton Ave
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8150
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8150
Grades: K-2
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
290 Norwood Ave
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8130
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8130
Grades: K-3
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,448 students.
What is the rank of Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District is ranked #441 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
53% of Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,873 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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