Best Schools in Brushton, New York
2 schools · 1 High · 1 Other
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Brushton-moira High School
High · Brushton-moira Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Brushton Grade School
Other · Brushton-moira Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$90,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$90,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Brushton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brushton-moira High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Brushton Grade School | 4.6 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.3/10
- Median household income
- $59,762
- Median home value
- $90,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Brushton compares
Median household income
$60k
64% of New York median
About Schools in Brushton, New York
Brushton, New York is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.3 out of 10, schools in Brushton show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Brushton is Brushton-moira High School with a composite score of 6.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Brushton is served by 1 school district: BRUSHTON-MOIRA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 791 students.
Brushton's community shows 18% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $59,762. The poverty rate in the area is 20.6%.
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High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 325 students · 7th–12th | 6.0 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 464 students · Pre-K–11th | 4.6 |
Schools in Brushton
Brushton, New York · 2 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$59,762
Median Home Value
$90,200
Median Rent
$739/mo
Population
2,250
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty Rate
20.6%
Community Profile
Brushton has a median household income of $59,762. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $90,200, with a median rent of $739/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.6%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Brushton, New York
How many schools are in Brushton, New York?
Brushton has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Brushton, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Brushton is 5.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Brushton, New York?
The top-ranked school in Brushton on MySchoolScout is Brushton-moira High School with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best high school in Brushton, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Brushton on MySchoolScout is Brushton-moira High School with a composite score of 6.0/10.
How many school districts serve Brushton, New York?
Brushton is served by 1 school district: Brushton-moira Central School District.
What is the education level in Brushton, New York?
According to Census data, 18% of adults in Brushton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Brushton, New York?
The median household income in Brushton is approximately $59,762 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brushton, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Brushton is 10.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Brushton, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.