Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School vs Ps 186 Castlewood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 462 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School
Cattaraugus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
319 students
Ps 186 Castlewood
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School Cattaraugus, New York | Ps 186 Castlewood Bellerose, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #896 of 2,536 | #360 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15228 of 50,301 | #4672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 319 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Cattaraugus | Bellerose |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 186 Castlewood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 64.3).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 8.6).
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 Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School better than Ps 186 Castlewood?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 186 Castlewood ranks higher (80.6 vs 64.3 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 Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School and Ps 186 Castlewood?
About 462 km in a straight line, between Cattaraugus and Bellerose in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School: 319. Ps 186 Castlewood: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School and Ps 186 Castlewood rank in New York?
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School is 896th of 2,536 and Ps 186 Castlewood is 360th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).