Ps 142 Amalia Castro vs School for Global Leaders
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 263 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 142 Amalia Castro
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
School for Global Leaders
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
150 students
| Measure | Ps 142 Amalia Castro New York, New York | School for Global Leaders New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1780 of 2,536 | #589 of 785 |
| National rank | #32973 of 50,301 | #11280 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 367 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 33.1).
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •School for Global Leaders does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 91%).
- •School for Global Leaders does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.8).
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro is the larger school with 367 students compared with 150.
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 142 Amalia Castro better than School for Global Leaders?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 142 Amalia Castro ranks higher (38.5 vs 33.1 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 142 Amalia Castro and School for Global Leaders?
About 263 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 142 Amalia Castro: 367. School for Global Leaders: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 142 Amalia Castro and School for Global Leaders rank in New York?
Ps 142 Amalia Castro is 1780th of 2,536 and School for Global Leaders is 589th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).