Ps 188 Island School (The) vs Ps 2 Meyer London
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 188 Island School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
Ps 2 Meyer London
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | Ps 188 Island School (The) New York, New York | Ps 2 Meyer London New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2247 of 2,536 | #834 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41844 of 50,301 | #14066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 332 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 73% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 2 Meyer London scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 24.8).
- •Ps 2 Meyer London does better on math proficiency (73% vs 26%).
- •Ps 2 Meyer London does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 25%).
- •Ps 2 Meyer London does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 97.3%).
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.1).
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 188 Island School (The) better than Ps 2 Meyer London?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 2 Meyer London ranks higher (66.1 vs 24.8 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 188 Island School (The) and Ps 2 Meyer London?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 188 Island School (The): 332. Ps 2 Meyer London: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 188 Island School (The) and Ps 2 Meyer London rank in New York?
Ps 188 Island School (The) is 2247th of 2,536 and Ps 2 Meyer London is 834th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).