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P.s. 186 Castlewood vs. P.s. 133

Should you attend P.s. 186 Castlewood or P.s. 133? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
P.s. 186 Castlewood
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
P.s. 133
248-05 86th Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

P.s. 186 Castlewood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

P.s. 133 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 186 Castlewood ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 133 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
346 students
600 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 186 Castlewood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 133 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 186 Castlewood.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 133.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 186 Castlewood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 133 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 186 Castlewood with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 133 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#867 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#726 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 186 Castlewood, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 133, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
77%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 186 Castlewood who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 133 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 186 Castlewood who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 133 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 186 Castlewood who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 133 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 186 Castlewood by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 133 by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
79
Kindergarten Students
55
79
Grade 1 Students
46
81
Grade 2 Students
53
83
Grade 3 Students
58
100
Grade 4 Students
52
94
Grade 5 Students
53
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 186 Castlewood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 133, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
45%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 186 Castlewood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 133, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 186 Castlewood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 133, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 186 Castlewood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 133, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 186 Castlewood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 133, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 186 Castlewood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 133, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 186 Castlewood, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 133, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 186 Castlewood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 133, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 186 Castlewood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 133, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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