Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 186 Castlewood ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 186 Castlewood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 186 Castlewood's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 186 Castlewood ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 186 Castlewood is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1471 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
41%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 186 Castlewood's ranking?
Ps 186 Castlewood is ranked #1471 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 186 Castlewood often compared to?
Ps 186 Castlewoodis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 133 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 186 Castlewood?
371 students attend Ps 186 Castlewood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ps 186 Castlewood students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 186 Castlewood?
Ps 186 Castlewood has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 186 Castlewood offer ?
Ps 186 Castlewood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 186 Castlewood part of?
Ps 186 Castlewood is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 186 Castlewood located?
Ps 186 Castlewood is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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