Serving 825 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway's student population of 825 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway is 0.69, which is less 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
#232 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway's ranking?
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway is ranked #232 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway often compared to?
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkwayis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Excellence Through The Arts, Ps 101 School In The Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
825 students attend Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway offer ?
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway part of?
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
School Reviews
2 4/1/2021
Academics are great, teachers are experienced and my daughter likes the school.
2 6/9/2020
Don't believe the hype about the school. It's not about learning. It's teaching to the test. It's the same reading assignment, the same math assignment for all the 5th graders. The kids at the top are bored. The kids at the bottom need tutoring. The school doesn't care. The teacher doesn't care. In fact, the teacher said, this is the 5th grade curriculum and we are all doing the same thing. How is that teaching? How is that helping any student who isn't average to learn? On the plus side, the parents' association is great.
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