Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone vs Ps 205 Clarion
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 753 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
973 students
Ps 205 Clarion
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,093 students
| Measure | Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone Brooklyn, New York | Ps 205 Clarion Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1385 of 2,536 | #858 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24935 of 50,301 | #14674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 973 | 1,093 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,093 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 71% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 205 Clarion scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 50.4).
- •Ps 205 Clarion does better on math proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Ps 205 Clarion does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Ps 205 Clarion does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 84.8%).
- •Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.2).
- •Ps 205 Clarion is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 973.
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 DR Irving A Gladstone better than Ps 205 Clarion?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 205 Clarion ranks higher (65.2 vs 50.4 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 DR Irving A Gladstone and Ps 205 Clarion?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone: 973. Ps 205 Clarion: 1,093. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone and Ps 205 Clarion rank in New York?
Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone is 1385th of 2,536 and Ps 205 Clarion is 858th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).