Ps 128 Bensonhurst vs Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 682 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 128 Bensonhurst
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
973 students
| Measure | Ps 128 Bensonhurst Brooklyn, New York | Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1790 of 2,536 | #1385 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33173 of 50,301 | #24935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 435 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 38.2).
- •Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 90.1%).
- •Ps 128 Bensonhurst does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.0).
- •Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone is the larger school with 973 students compared with 435.
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 Ps 128 Bensonhurst better than Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone ranks higher (50.4 vs 38.2 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 Ps 128 Bensonhurst and Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 128 Bensonhurst: 435. Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 128 Bensonhurst and Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone rank in New York?
Ps 128 Bensonhurst is 1790th of 2,536 and Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone is 1385th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).