Brookhaven Elementary School vs Verne W Critz Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookhaven Elementary School
Brookhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
515 students
Verne W Critz Elementary School
East Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades K–3
269 students
| Measure | Brookhaven Elementary School Brookhaven, New York | Verne W Critz Elementary School East Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1210 of 2,536 | #1077 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21854 of 50,301 | #19089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 515 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| city | Brookhaven | East Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verne W Critz Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 54.7).
- •Verne W Critz Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Verne W Critz Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Brookhaven Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 41.6%).
- •Verne W Critz Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.3).
- •Brookhaven Elementary School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 269.
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 Brookhaven Elementary School better than Verne W Critz Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Verne W Critz Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 54.7 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 Brookhaven Elementary School and Verne W Critz Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Brookhaven and East Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookhaven Elementary School: 515. Verne W Critz Elementary School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookhaven Elementary School and Verne W Critz Elementary School rank in New York?
Brookhaven Elementary School is 1210th of 2,536 and Verne W Critz Elementary School is 1077th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).