PS 196
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #12
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,074th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 11%· Stable
1250 WARD AVE, Bronx, NY 10472
(718)328-7187NCES ID 360009003369Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 196 2,074th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 11% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 11th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 661 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.1% | 81.4% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 22.6% | 13.0% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $701K in zip 10472 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is PS 196 in?
PS 196 is part of the New York City Geographic District #12 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 196 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 196 2,074th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 196?
Hispanic 81%, Black 13%, Asian 3%, American Indian 2% (661 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 196 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10472 is $701K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.