Bretton Woods Elementary School

Bretton Woods Elementary School serves 513 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Hauppauge, consistently ranking among New York's top elementary schools. With a state ranking of #153 out of 4,758 schools, placing it in the 97th percentile, the school demonstrates exceptional academic performance that reflects the high expectations of its community. The school maintains an impressive 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio with 53 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for personalized attention that shows in student outcomes.

In English Language Arts and Reading, 81% of students perform at proficient or above levels, while 73% achieve proficiency in mathematics. These strong results contribute to the school's outstanding 8.7 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and a 9.1 academic score. Bretton Woods serves families in an affluent suburban community where the median household income reaches $139,903 and nearly half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's commitment to education is evident in both the low 5.3% poverty rate and median home values of $617,200, reflecting families who prioritize quality schooling. The school operates within Hauppauge's large suburban setting in Suffolk County, providing students with both excellent educational opportunities and access to the resources of a well-established Long Island community.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, Bretton Woods Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.