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Ps 96 Richard Rodgers

Bronx, NY

PublicElementary · Grades Nursery–5
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

271 tested · 68% of students

87% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 70% did.

  • Level 451%
  • Level 336%
  • Level 211%
  • Level 11%

Math

276 tested · 69% of students

83% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 76% did.

  • Level 438%
  • Level 345%
  • Level 214%
  • Level 13%

Science

92 tested · 72% of students

47% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 36% did.

  • Level 42%
  • Level 345%
  • Level 248%
  • Level 15%

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

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled830881
Harassment, bullying, discrimination13
Cyberbullying11

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

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate92%
Teacher Attendance97%
Experienced Teachers59%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

3-K - School Day

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

30

Kindergarten (11X096)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

131

Seats

125

Pre-K - School Day

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

28

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.

  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

881 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino60.8%
x
White15.8%
x
Black or African American18.0%
x
Asian2.5%
x
Two or More Races1.2%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.0%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Arts2

Art Class, Music Class

Clubs and Activities1

Free After School

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008802364

District
New York City Geographic District #11
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
881 students
Teachers (FTE)
66.1

Sources