Ps 188 Island School (The) vs Ps 23 New Children's School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 16 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 23 New Children's School (The)
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | Ps 188 Island School (The) New York, New York | Ps 23 New Children's School (The) Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2247 of 2,536 | #2383 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41844 of 50,301 | #44371 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% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | New York | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 20.8).
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Ps 23 New Children's School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 97.3%).
- •Ps 188 Island School (The) does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.4).
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 23 New Children's School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 188 Island School (The) ranks higher (24.8 vs 20.8 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 23 New Children's School (The)?
About 16 km in a straight line, between New York and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 188 Island School (The): 332. Ps 23 New Children's School (The): 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 188 Island School (The) and Ps 23 New Children's School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 188 Island School (The) is 2247th of 2,536 and Ps 23 New Children's School (The) is 2383rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).