Ps 26 Carteret School (The) vs Ps 36 Margaret Douglas
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 26 Carteret School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Ps 26 Carteret School (The) Staten Island, New York | Ps 36 Margaret Douglas New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 2,536 | #1904 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10898 of 50,301 | #35409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| city | Staten Island | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 34.8).
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 88.2%).
- •Ps 36 Margaret Douglas does better on students per teacher (8.0 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 26 Carteret School (The) better than Ps 36 Margaret Douglas?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 26 Carteret School (The) ranks higher (70.6 vs 34.8 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 26 Carteret School (The) and Ps 36 Margaret Douglas?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 26 Carteret School (The): 272. Ps 36 Margaret Douglas: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 26 Carteret School (The) and Ps 36 Margaret Douglas rank in New York?
Ps 26 Carteret School (The) is 673rd of 2,536 and Ps 36 Margaret Douglas is 1904th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).