Ps 182 Samantha Smith vs Ps 86
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 297 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 182 Samantha Smith
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students
Ps 86
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | Ps 182 Samantha Smith Jamaica, New York | Ps 86 Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2011 of 2,536 | #1642 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37693 of 50,301 | #30057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 810 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 86 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 31.3).
- •Ps 86 does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Ps 86 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Ps 86 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 94.3%).
- •Ps 182 Samantha Smith does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.4).
- •Ps 182 Samantha Smith is the larger school with 810 students compared with 689.
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 182 Samantha Smith better than Ps 86?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 86 ranks higher (42.9 vs 31.3 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 182 Samantha Smith and Ps 86?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 182 Samantha Smith: 810. Ps 86: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 182 Samantha Smith and Ps 86 rank in New York?
Ps 182 Samantha Smith is 2011th of 2,536 and Ps 86 is 1642nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).