Best Schools in Brushton, New York
2 schools · 1 High · 1 Other
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Brushton Grade School
Other · Brushton-Moira Central School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Brushton-Moira High School
High · Brushton-Moira Central School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$90,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$90,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +12.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Brushton schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Brushton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 rated schools; 2 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brushton Grade School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Brushton-Moira High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- 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
Brushton-Moira Central School District runs Brushton's public schools
2 public schools. Brushton-Moira Central School District is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Brushton is a Brushton-Moira Central School District school (2 of 2).
Among 2 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.5 to 6.9 — the spread is inside Brushton, not a citywide average.
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 6.2 out of 10, schools in Brushton show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Brushton is Brushton Grade School with a composite score of 6.9/10, 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%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 325 students · 7th–12th | 5.5 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 464 students · Pre-K–11th | 6.9 |
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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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 6.2 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 Grade School with a composite score of 6.9/10.
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 5.5/10.
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.