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Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway

Public Grades PK, KG-5

16^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of New York elementary schools

Summary

PS 196 Grand Central Parkway is an exceptional elementary school located in Forest Hills, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 794 students. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance across all grade levels.

PS 196 Grand Central Parkway's students demonstrate remarkably high proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments, with over 95% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's academic excellence extends across diverse student subgroups, with the school ranking among the top 30 elementary schools in New York for Asian, Hispanic, and White students, as well as the top 20 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the top 10 for multi-racial students. This commitment to equity and inclusive practices is a testament to the school's ability to meet the needs of all its students.

Compared to nearby schools within the New York City Geographic District #28, PS 196 Grand Central Parkway stands out with its consistently higher academic performance, proficiency rates, and student-teacher ratio. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 97.65%, compared to 89.29% at PS 101 School in the Gardens and 73.08% at PS 99 Kew Gardens. This exceptional level of academic achievement, coupled with the school's focus on resource allocation and inclusive practices, makes PS 196 Grand Central Parkway a standout choice for families in the Forest Hills area.

749

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,436

Per pupil spending ?

22.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

71-25 113th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375-4653

(718) 263-9770

District: New York City Geographic District #28

Students who attend Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway usually attend:

Middle:

Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

43.3%

White:

29.2%

Hispanic:

16.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (97% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of New York elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in New York City Geographic District #28

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school97%

District avg64%

New York avg55%

16^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 27Elementary Schools in the New York City Geographic District #28

373^rd of 874New York City Geographic District #28 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	97.6	16 of 2445	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	98.3	13 of 2445	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	98.4	9 of 2439	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	97.4	16 of 2434	99.3%	★★★★★
2021	93.7	39 of 2201	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	98.2	25 of 2413	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	96.4	20 of 2395	99.2%	★★★★★
2017	94.1	60 of 2386	97.5%	★★★★★
2016	95.2	36 of 2366	98.5%	★★★★★
2015	95.9	22 of 2352	99.1%	★★★★★
2014	95.9	21 of 2345	99.1%	★★★★★
2013	95.5	32 of 2325	98.6%	★★★★★
2012	89.2	106 of 2320	95.4%	★★★★★
2011	92.9	28 of 2286	98.8%	★★★★★
2010	91.3	27 of 2263	98.8%	★★★★★
2009	83.1	127 of 2257	94.4%	★★★★★
2008	80.4	300 of 2227	86.5%	★★★★☆
2007	84.3	156 of 2219	93.0%	★★★★★
2006	83.8	174 of 2206	92.1%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	87.2	30 of 696	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	23 of 662	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	88.1	23 of 605	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.4	14 of 671	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	79.9	50 of 430	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	88.5	23 of 548	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	87.0	13 of 601	97.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	97.2	15 of 2409	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	98.1	11 of 2413	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	9 of 2403	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	97.1	13 of 2401	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.0	34 of 1955	98.3%	★★★★★
2019	97.7	27 of 2357	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	95.2	23 of 2338	99.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	98.2	20 of 1569	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	98.5	15 of 1531	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	98.8	5 of 1429	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	26 of 1503	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	29 of 818	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	99.2	14 of 1315	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	16 of 1392	98.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	98.4	24 of 2098	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	98.4	25 of 2078	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	98.8	20 of 2041	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	98.7	12 of 2099	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	93.6	50 of 1678	97.0%	★★★★★
2019	99.2	31 of 2032	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	97.3	22 of 2045	98.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	96.8	23 of 2407	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	97.6	16 of 2411	99.3%	★★★★★
2023	97.8	12 of 2400	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	96.7	19 of 2400	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	51 of 1961	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	97.8	27 of 2358	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	96.4	14 of 2340	99.4%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	96.3	1 of 15	93.3%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	91.6	11 of 287	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.6	22 of 289	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	92.3	7 of 180	96.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	97.1	58 of 2134	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	99.6	10 of 2110	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	99.7	10 of 2016	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	99.1	7 of 2031	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	71.0	180 of 1044	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	99.0	26 of 1859	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	98.5	11 of 1941	99.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	95.0	17 of 1402	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	92.8	48 of 1392	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	8 of 1337	99.4%	★★★★★
2022	94.0	19 of 1399	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	88.6	46 of 1224	96.2%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	11 of 1338	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	16 of 1408	98.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)99th percentile~ school

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)99th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)97th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)96th percentile-3 vs school

Asian (2025)96th percentile-4 vs school

Military Connected (2025)93rd percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math98%+41 vs state

English Language Arts97%+42 vs state

Science96%+51 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)					NY State Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway	Public	PK, KG-5	71-25 113th St	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 263-9770	749	49	15.2	22.3%	219 (29.2%)	11 (1.5%)	122 (16.3%)	324 (43.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (9.3%)	97.6	16^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.3	13^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.5%	3				97.7	94.6	97.5				100.0	95.8	98.4			95.5	$28,436	$1,374	$27,062
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	68-60 110th St	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(929) 467-6200	573	32	17.9	23.7%	156 (27.2%)	19 (3.3%)	103 (18.0%)	231 (40.3%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.6%)	54 (9.4%)	96.7	36^th of 2445 public elementary schools	98.5%		97.4	32^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	98.7%	4				93.2	89.4	98.3				97.3	93.9	95.2			91.9	$23,114	$1,323	$21,792
Ps 101 School In The Gardens	Public	PK, KG-5	2 Russell Pl	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 268-7230	605	41	14.7	25.8%	225 (37.2%)	13 (2.1%)	117 (19.3%)	165 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (14.0%)	93.8	109^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.5%		95.5	79^th of 2445 public elementary schools	96.8%	30				89.3	89.2	92.3				93.2	92.9	81.5			71.9	$30,206	$1,519	$28,687
Ps 164 Queens Valley	Public	PK, KG-8	138-01 77th Ave	Flushing	11367	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #25	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 544-1083	527	47	11.1	68.9%	144 (27.3%)	35 (6.6%)	184 (34.9%)	149 (28.3%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	58.4	973^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	60.2%		50.3	1161^st of 2445 public elementary schools	52.5%	188	73.2	86.4	71.2	61.9	69.1	52.6	63.5	69.0	69.2	72.1	85.4	38.5	47.1	74.6	29.7	$34,646	$2,209	$32,437
Ps 99 Kew Gardens	Public	K-6	82-37 Kew Gardens Rd	Kew Gardens	11415	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 544-4343	758	54	14.0	61.2%	159 (21.0%)	48 (6.3%)	319 (42.1%)	171 (22.6%)	12 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.3%)	80.1	422^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	82.7%		83.6	350^th of 2445 public elementary schools	85.7%	72				73.1	79.8	72.7	76.1			75.2	91.8	72.4	82.6		40.3	$32,600	$1,496	$31,104
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen	Public	PK, KG-5	69-20 Juno St	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 268-2775	766	43	17.6	25.3%	228 (29.8%)	21 (2.7%)	175 (22.8%)	259 (33.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (10.3%)	91.3	169^th of 2445 public elementary schools	93.1%		93.6	129^th of 2445 public elementary schools	94.7%	40				83.8	82.7	78.2				85.1	90.4	85.7			79.4	$29,755	$1,532	$28,224
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	64-35 102nd St	Rego Park	11374	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 897-8600	710	43	16.6	63.0%	308 (43.4%)	13 (1.8%)	137 (19.3%)	216 (30.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.9%)	75	556^th of 2445 public elementary schools	77.3%		59.3	920^th of 2445 public elementary schools	62.4%	364				64.6	73.8	65.5				80.6	79.3	71.0			51.2	$28,518	$1,696	$26,822
Ps 165 Edith K Bergtraum	Public	PK, KG-5	70-35 150th St	Flushing	11367	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #25	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 263-4004	606	73	8.3	75.6%	48 (7.9%)	89 (14.7%)	166 (27.4%)	274 (45.2%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.1%)	69.9	692^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	71.7%		78.8	457^th of 2445 public elementary schools	81.3%	235				60.7	62.8	75.0				64.8	69.0	73.6			56.9	$44,862	$2,102	$42,759
Ps 219 Paul Klapper	Public	PK, KG-8	144-39 Gravett Rd	Flushing	11367	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #25	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 793-2130	596	67	8.9	74.7%	60 (10.1%)	19 (3.2%)	193 (32.4%)	308 (51.7%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	57.7	998^th of 2445 public elementary schools	59.2%		54.4	1044^th of 2445 public elementary schools	57.3%	46	66.7	83.3	57.9	57.8	61.5	48.2	67.2	81.6	74.1	63.3	73.9	48.3	61.7	72.6	40.0	$45,638	$2,049	$43,588
Ps 220 Edward Mandel	Public	PK, KG-5	62-10 108th St	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 592-3030	616	41	15.0	81.2%	157 (25.5%)	62 (10.1%)	176 (28.6%)	205 (33.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	39.4	1492^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	39.0%		43.5	1340^th of 2445 public elementary schools	45.2%	152				54.4	48.9	51.7				53.4	50.0	43.6			38.9	$28,227	$2,099	$26,128

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway

How many students attend Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?

In the 2024-25 school year, 749 students attended Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway.

What district is Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway in?

New York City Geographic District #28

What is the racial makeup of Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?

Students at Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway are 43% Asian, 29% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway attend?

Students who attend Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway usually go on to attend:

Middle : Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey

Is Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway a good school?

Yes! Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

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