PS 96 Richard Rodgers
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #11 · Grades PK-5
165th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 93%▲ Improving
PS 96 Richard Rodgers ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 96 Richard Rodgers 165th 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 93% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 93th in 2025 — improving.
PS 96 Richard Rodgers test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 96 Richard Rodgers students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 881 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.6% | 60.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 21.4% | 18.0% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| White | 10.5% | 15.8% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 5.3% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near PS 96 Richard Rodgers
Typical home value $438K in zip 10467 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 96 Richard Rodgers
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5PS 89New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.5 mi away1,275th of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 53% - 6Young Voices Academy of the BronxNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.6 mi away1,142nd of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 55% - 3PS 105 Senator Abraham BernsteinNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.6 mi away1,646th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 47% - 5PS 76 Bennington School (The)New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.7 mi away1,217th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 55% - 3PS 205 Fiorello LaguardiaNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.7 mi away1,721st of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 44% - 3Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan IIINew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.8 mi away1,853rd of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 39% - 2Bedford Park Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.9 mi away1,920th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 36% - 6Bronx Community Charter SchoolBronx Community Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter1,096th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 96 Richard Rodgers in?
PS 96 Richard Rodgers is part of the New York City Geographic District #11 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 96 Richard Rodgers a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 96 Richard Rodgers 165th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 93% 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 96 Richard Rodgers?
Hispanic 61%, Black 18%, White 16%, Asian 3% (881 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 96 Richard Rodgers cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10467 is $438K 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.