Bretton Woods Elementary School vs Forest Brook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bretton Woods Elementary School
Hauppauge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Forest Brook Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Bretton Woods Elementary School Hauppauge, New York | Forest Brook Elementary School Smithtown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #90 of 2,536 | #66 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #664 of 50,301 | #448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Hauppauge | Smithtown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Brook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 90.6).
- •Forest Brook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Bretton Woods Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74.5%).
- •Forest Brook Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 24%).
- •Forest Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.6).
- •Bretton Woods Elementary School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 342.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bretton Woods Elementary School better than Forest Brook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Brook Elementary School ranks higher (91.7 vs 90.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bretton Woods Elementary School and Forest Brook Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hauppauge and Smithtown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bretton Woods Elementary School: 509. Forest Brook Elementary School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bretton Woods Elementary School and Forest Brook Elementary School rank in New York?
Bretton Woods Elementary School is 90th of 2,536 and Forest Brook Elementary School is 66th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).