PS 196 Grand Central Parkway
Forest Hills, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades PK-5
14th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 196 Grand Central Parkway 14th 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 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 99th in 2025.
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 794 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38.5% | 42.8% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| White | 38.1% | 30.5% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.3% | 15.9% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 9.3% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near PS 196 Grand Central Parkway
Typical home value $505K in zip 11375 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 196 Grand Central Parkway
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.4 mi away46th of 2,326
ELA 94% · Math 96% - 10PS 101 School in the GardensNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away97th of 2,326
ELA 90% · Math 90% - 7PS 164 Queens ValleyNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.8 mi away757th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 67% - 10PS 144 Col Jeromus RemsenNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away192nd of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 87% - 9PS 99 Kew GardensNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.9 mi away348th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 80% - 8PS 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 1 mi away533rd of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 77% - 7PS 219 Paul KlapperNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.1 mi away755th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 67% - 7PS 165 Edith K BergtraumNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.1 mi away718th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 69%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 196 Grand Central Parkway in?
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Forest Hills, New York.
Is PS 196 Grand Central Parkway a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 196 Grand Central Parkway 14th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 99% 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 Grand Central Parkway?
Asian 43%, White 31%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 9% (794 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 196 Grand Central Parkway cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11375 is $505K 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.