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P.S. 96

130-01 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 96 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 97% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

P.S. 96 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 96's student population of 291 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
This chart displays total students of P.S. 96 by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
P.S. 96 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 96 is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1328 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 96, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 96 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 96 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 96 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.S. 96 and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
21%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in P.S. 96 and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
37%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 96 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 96 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.S. 96 and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 96 and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in P.S. 96 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in P.S. 96.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 96 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 96 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 96 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 96's ranking?
P.S. 96 is ranked #1328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 96 often compared to?
P.S. 96is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 121, P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 96?
291 students attend P.S. 96.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of P.S. 96 students are Asian, 21% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 96?
P.S. 96 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 96 offer ?
P.S. 96 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 96 part of?
In what neighborhood is P.S. 96 located?
P.S. 96 is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of South Ozone Park, NY.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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