Ps 186 Castlewood vs Ps 221 North Hills School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 186 Castlewood
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Ps 221 North Hills School (The)
Little Neck · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Ps 186 Castlewood Bellerose, New York | Ps 221 North Hills School (The) Little Neck, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #360 of 2,536 | #400 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4672 of 50,301 | #5383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 319 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| city | Bellerose | Little Neck |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 186 Castlewood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 79.3).
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 48%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 14.0).
- •Ps 221 North Hills School (The) is the larger school with 504 students compared with 319.
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 186 Castlewood better than Ps 221 North Hills School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 186 Castlewood ranks higher (80.6 vs 79.3 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 186 Castlewood and Ps 221 North Hills School (The)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bellerose and Little Neck in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 186 Castlewood: 319. Ps 221 North Hills School (The): 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 186 Castlewood and Ps 221 North Hills School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 186 Castlewood is 360th of 2,536 and Ps 221 North Hills School (The) is 400th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).