PS 96 is an elementary school located in South Ozone Park, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 291 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 578 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 96 consistently outperforms the district and the state in academic proficiency, with significantly higher rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the surrounding schools. The school has a diverse student population, with a notable representation of Asian (37.11%) and Native American (20.62%) students. However, PS 96 also serves a predominantly low-income community, with 83.85% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, the school's per-student spending of $15,484 is higher than the district average, which may contribute to its academic success.
The proximity of PS 96 to other schools in the district, such as PS 123, PS 124 Osmond A Church, and PS 100 Glen Morris, presents an opportunity for collaboration and sharing of best practices to improve educational outcomes across the region. PS 96's consistent academic performance, diverse student population, and resource allocation suggest that it could serve as a model for other schools in the district and provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the area.
In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Ps 96.
Students at Ps 96 are 37% Asian, 21% American Indian, 19% Hispanic, 16% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% White, 2% Pacific Islander.
Students who attend Ps 96 usually go on to attend:Middle : Hawtree Creek Middle SchoolMiddle : Junior High School 226 Virgil I GrissonHigh : John Adams High School
Ps 96 ranks 563rd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
New York City Geographic District #27