PS 186 Castlewood

PS 186 Castlewood serves 346 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Bellerose, Queens, with an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 6.1 to 1 across its 57 full-time equivalent teachers. This elementary school has earned strong recognition, ranking 520th out of 4,758 New York schools and placing in the 89th percentile statewide with a 7.9 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. Academically, PS 186 Castlewood demonstrates solid performance with 70% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 59% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics.

These results reflect the school's commitment to providing quality elementary education during these foundational learning years. The school draws families from a well-established community where the median household income reaches $112,325 and 42% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a low poverty rate of just 6.5% and median home values of $653,300, the neighborhood reflects stability and investment in education.

Located in Queens County, PS 186 Castlewood operates within New York's large city setting, offering students access to both strong local community resources and the broader educational and cultural opportunities that come with urban proximity.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.1:1, PS 186 Castlewood offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.