Ps 181 vs Van Cortlandtville School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 181
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
568 students
Van Cortlandtville School
Mohegan Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students
| Measure | Ps 181 Brooklyn, New York | Van Cortlandtville School Mohegan Lake, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2192 of 2,536 | #704 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41018 of 50,301 | #11424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 568 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 56% |
| city | Brooklyn | Mohegan Lake |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Cortlandtville School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 26.1).
- •Van Cortlandtville School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •Van Cortlandtville School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •Van Cortlandtville School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 85.6%).
- •Ps 181 does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.6).
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 181 better than Van Cortlandtville School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Cortlandtville School ranks higher (69.9 vs 26.1 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 181 and Van Cortlandtville School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Mohegan Lake in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 181: 568. Van Cortlandtville School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 181 and Van Cortlandtville School rank in New York?
Ps 181 is 2192nd of 2,536 and Van Cortlandtville School is 704th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).