Ps 140 Nathan Straus vs Ps 188 Island School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 501 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 140 Nathan Straus
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
334 students
Ps 188 Island School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
| Measure | Ps 140 Nathan Straus New York, New York | Ps 188 Island School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2311 of 2,536 | #2247 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43032 of 50,301 | #41844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 334 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 26% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 22.9).
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Ps 140 Nathan Straus does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Ps 140 Nathan Straus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 97.3%).
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.1).
- •Ps 140 Nathan Straus is the larger school with 334 students compared with 332.
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 140 Nathan Straus better than Ps 188 Island School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 188 Island School (The) ranks higher (24.8 vs 22.9 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 140 Nathan Straus and Ps 188 Island School (The)?
About 501 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 140 Nathan Straus: 334. Ps 188 Island School (The): 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 140 Nathan Straus and Ps 188 Island School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 140 Nathan Straus is 2311th 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).