PS 186 Castlewood
Bellerose, NY · New York City Geographic District #26 · Grades PK-5
339th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 85%· Stable
PS 186 Castlewood ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 186 Castlewood 339th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 85% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 85th in 2025.
PS 186 Castlewood test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 186 Castlewood students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 346 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 31.5% | 44.8% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.5% | 21.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 34.5% | 18.5% | ▼ 16.0 pts | |
| Black | 12.3% | 10.1% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near PS 186 Castlewood
Typical home value $796K in zip 11426 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 186 Castlewood
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –PS 224NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0 mi away
- 9Ps/Is 266New York City Geographic District #26 · 0.5 mi away300th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 96% - 7Ps/Is 208New York City Geographic District #29 · 0.5 mi away756th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 72% - 9James J Ambrose School (The)New York City Geographic District #26 · 0.7 mi away284th of 2,326
ELA 80% · Math 81% - 9PS 221 North Hills School (The)New York City Geographic District #26 · 0.8 mi away238th of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 82% - 9PS 133New York City Geographic District #26 · 1.2 mi away401st of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 78% - 8PS 191 MayflowerNew York City Geographic District #26 · 1.2 mi away502nd of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 78% - –Early Childhood CenterGreat Neck Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 186 Castlewood in?
PS 186 Castlewood is part of the New York City Geographic District #26 district in Bellerose, New York.
Is PS 186 Castlewood a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 186 Castlewood 339th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 186 Castlewood?
Asian 45%, Hispanic 21%, White 19%, Black 10% (346 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 186 Castlewood cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11426 is $796K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.