Ps 18 Edward Bush vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 18 Edward Bush
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
149 students
Riverside School
Rockville Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
149 students
| Measure | Ps 18 Edward Bush Brooklyn, New York | Riverside School Rockville Centre, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1895 of 2,536 | #409 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35226 of 50,301 | #5629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 149 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 64.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Rockville Centre |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 35.1).
- •Riverside School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •Riverside School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 27%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 75.2%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.9).
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 18 Edward Bush better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside School ranks higher (78.9 vs 35.1 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 18 Edward Bush and Riverside School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Rockville Centre in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 18 Edward Bush: 149. Riverside School: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 18 Edward Bush and Riverside School rank in New York?
Ps 18 Edward Bush is 1895th of 2,536 and Riverside School is 409th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).