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Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway

Forest Hills, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

295 tested · 80% of students

97% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 90% did.

  • Level 479%
  • Level 317%
  • Level 23%
  • Level 11%

Math

305 tested · 82% of students

98% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 97% did.

  • Level 477%
  • Level 321%
  • Level 22%
  • Level 10%

Science

112 tested · 81% of students

96% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 88% did.

  • Level 446%
  • Level 349%
  • Level 24%
  • Level 10%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled787794
Harassment, bullying, discrimination102
Cyberbullying11
Drugs01
Other threats10

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate95%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers100%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Kindergarten (28Q196)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

219

Seats

125

Pre-K - School Day

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

18

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
JOFAZ TRANSPORTATION INC.NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESQUALITY TRANSPORTATION CORP.
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

794 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino15.9%
x
White30.5%
x
Black or African American1.3%
x
Asian42.8%
x
Two or More Races9.3%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Arts3

Art Class, Dance Class, Music Class

Public school directory

NCES ID 360010002667

District
New York City Geographic District #28
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
794 students
Teachers (FTE)
48

Sources