PS 96
South Ozone Park, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades PK-5
430th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 82%▲ Improving
PS 96 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 96 430th 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 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 82th in 2025 — improving.
PS 96 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 96 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 320 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40.1% | 38.1% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 15.7% | 19.7% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.4% | 18.8% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 27.3% | 15.9% | ▼ 11.4 pts | |
| White | 2.5% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near PS 96
Typical home value $752K in zip 11420 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 96
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10PS 155New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.3 mi away167th of 2,326
ELA 85% · Math 85% - 10Success Academy Charter School-South JamaicaSuccess Academy Charter School-South Jamaica · 0.4 mi away · charter20th of 2,326
ELA 95% · Math 99% - 8PS 123New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away542nd of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 78% - 10PS 121New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away125th of 2,326
ELA 88% · Math 89% - 5PS 124 Osmond A ChurchNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away1,274th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 52% - 7PS 100 Glen MorrisNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.8 mi away917th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 68% - 2PS 223 Lyndon B JohnsonNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.9 mi away1,913th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 37% - 8PS 160 Walter Francis BishopNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1 mi away697th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 72%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 96 in?
PS 96 is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in South Ozone Park, New York.
Is PS 96 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 96 430th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 82% 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?
Asian 38%, American Indian 20%, Hispanic 19%, Black 16% (320 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 96 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11420 is $752K 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.