Montessori School 27 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.
Montessori School 27
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
Ps 188 Island School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
| Measure | Montessori School 27 Yonkers, New York | Ps 188 Island School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 2,536 | #2247 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17441 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 | 53% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| city | Yonkers | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori School 27 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 24.8).
- •Montessori School 27 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Montessori School 27 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Montessori School 27 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 97.3%).
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 18.4).
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 Montessori School 27 better than Ps 188 Island School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori School 27 ranks higher (61.1 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 Montessori School 27 and Ps 188 Island School (The)?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montessori School 27: 332. Ps 188 Island School (The): 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montessori School 27 and Ps 188 Island School (The) rank in New York?
Montessori School 27 is 1005th 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).