Excellent
#85 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 2% in state
Brookside School
Elementary School · Yorktown Central School District · Yorktown Heights, NY
A Yorktown Central School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2285 BROAD ST, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookside School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brookside School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$163,040
Median home value
$591,300
Median rent
$2,286/mo
College educated
57.6%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10598; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam-westchester BocesEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Mohansic SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–3 | 1.4 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 188 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yorktown Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $30,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookside School is listed in YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookside School
Brookside School is a public elementary school in Yorktown Heights, NY, part of Yorktown Central School District, serving approximately 506 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookside School
What grades does Brookside School serve?
Brookside School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Brookside School?
Brookside School has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookside School rank in NY?
Brookside School ranks #85 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brookside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brookside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookside School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brookside School a charter school?
No, Brookside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookside School a Title I school?
No, Brookside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookside School?
11.1% of students at Brookside School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (914) 243-8000
- Area population (ZIP 10598)
- 28,894
- Area average commute
- 39.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10598; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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