Forest Road School vs Ps 188 Island School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Road School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
Ps 188 Island School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
| Measure | Forest Road School Valley Stream, New York | Ps 188 Island School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 2,536 | #2247 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4530 of 50,301 | #41844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 332 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 26% |
| city | Valley Stream | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 24.8).
- •Forest Road School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •Forest Road School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Forest Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 97.3%).
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.4).
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 Forest Road School better than Ps 188 Island School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Road School ranks higher (80.8 vs 24.8 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 Forest Road School and Ps 188 Island School (The)?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Valley Stream and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Road School: 332. Ps 188 Island School (The): 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Road School and Ps 188 Island School (The) rank in New York?
Forest Road School is 347th of 2,536 and Ps 188 Island School (The) is 2247th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).