Ps 26 Carteret School (The) vs Space Shuttle Columbia School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 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
Space Shuttle Columbia School
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
720 students
| Measure | Ps 26 Carteret School (The) Staten Island, New York | Space Shuttle Columbia School Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 2,536 | #917 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10898 of 50,301 | #15632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 63.8).
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) does better on math proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Space Shuttle Columbia School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 65.4%).
- •Ps 26 Carteret School (The) does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.3).
- •Space Shuttle Columbia School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 272.
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 Space Shuttle Columbia School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 26 Carteret School (The) ranks higher (70.6 vs 63.8 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 Space Shuttle Columbia School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 26 Carteret School (The): 272. Space Shuttle Columbia School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 26 Carteret School (The) and Space Shuttle Columbia School rank in New York?
Ps 26 Carteret School (The) is 673rd of 2,536 and Space Shuttle Columbia School is 917th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).