James J Ambrose School (The) vs Ps 186 Castlewood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James J Ambrose School (The)
Floral Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
Ps 186 Castlewood
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | James J Ambrose School (The) Floral Park, New York | Ps 186 Castlewood Bellerose, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #292 of 2,536 | #360 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3572 of 50,301 | #4672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 67% |
| city | Floral Park | Bellerose |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James J Ambrose School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 80.6).
- •James J Ambrose School (The) does better on math proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •James J Ambrose School (The) does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 50.7%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 12.9).
- •James J Ambrose School (The) is the larger school with 659 students compared with 319.
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 James J Ambrose School (The) better than Ps 186 Castlewood?
On the Success Index (US), James J Ambrose School (The) ranks higher (82.6 vs 80.6 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 James J Ambrose School (The) and Ps 186 Castlewood?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Floral Park and Bellerose in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James J Ambrose School (The): 659. Ps 186 Castlewood: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James J Ambrose School (The) and Ps 186 Castlewood rank in New York?
James J Ambrose School (The) is 292nd of 2,536 and Ps 186 Castlewood is 360th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).