Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor vs Waterside Children's Studio School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor
Rockaway Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
638 students
Waterside Children's Studio School
Rockaway Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
| Measure | Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor Rockaway Park, New York | Waterside Children's Studio School Rockaway Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 2,536 | #1090 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3594 of 50,301 | #19404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 638 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 53% |
| city | Rockaway Park | Rockaway Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 58.3).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor does better on math proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 69.4%).
- •Waterside Children's Studio School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.5).
- •Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor is the larger school with 638 students compared with 432.
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/MS 114 Belle Harbor better than Waterside Children's Studio School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor ranks higher (82.6 vs 58.3 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/MS 114 Belle Harbor and Waterside Children's Studio School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rockaway Park and Rockaway Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor: 638. Waterside Children's Studio School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor and Waterside Children's Studio School rank in New York?
Ps/MS 114 Belle Harbor is 294th of 2,536 and Waterside Children's Studio School is 1090th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).