Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 186 Castlewood ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 186 Castlewood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. 186 Castlewood's student population of 333 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 186 Castlewood ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 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
#1058 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
41%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
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 P.S. 186 Castlewood's ranking?
P.S. 186 Castlewood is ranked #1058 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 186 Castlewood often compared to?
P.S. 186 Castlewoodis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 133 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 186 Castlewood?
333 students attend P.S. 186 Castlewood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.S. 186 Castlewood students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 P.S. 186 Castlewood?
P.S. 186 Castlewood has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 186 Castlewood offer ?
P.S. 186 Castlewood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 186 Castlewood part of?
P.S. 186 Castlewood is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 186 Castlewood located?
P.S. 186 Castlewood is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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