Serving 794 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 794 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway?
794 students attend P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway?
P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway offer ?
P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 196 Grand Central Parkway part of?
I am a former student of Ps196. the environment is great, but being sanitary needs work. Overall everything is great; I would recommend giving this school a try.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Elliot Yu
24/1/2021
Academics are great, teachers are experienced and my daughter likes the school.
- Posted by Parent - 1st grade parent
26/9/2020
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.
- Posted by Parent - 5th grade
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 794 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
