Ps 186 Castlewood vs Ps/Is 266
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 725 m 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/Is 266
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
465 students
| Measure | Ps 186 Castlewood Bellerose, New York | Ps/Is 266 Bellerose, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #360 of 2,536 | #692 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4672 of 50,301 | #11111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 319 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 59% |
| city | Bellerose | Bellerose |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 186 Castlewood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 70.3).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 58.5%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 7.0).
- •Ps/Is 266 is the larger school with 465 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/Is 266?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 186 Castlewood ranks higher (80.6 vs 70.3 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/Is 266?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Bellerose and Bellerose in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 186 Castlewood: 319. Ps/Is 266: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 186 Castlewood and Ps/Is 266 rank in New York?
Ps 186 Castlewood is 360th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 266 is 692nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).