Is P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway a good school?

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway has an overall score of 97/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 97% proficiency in ELA and 98% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway serve?

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway serves students in grades K-5 with approximately 795 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway?

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway offer?

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway offers Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway located?

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway is located at 71-25 113 STREET, New York, NY in District 28.

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway rated 97/100 in Queens, District 28. ELA proficiency: 97%. Math proficiency: 98%. 795 students enrolled in grades K-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 28Q196
District: 28
Borough: Queens
Grade band: K-5
Enrollment: 795
Overall score: 97/100
ELA proficiency: 97%
Math proficiency: 98%
Address: 71-25 113 STREET, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses451

Response rate64%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Strong Relationships is among the highest published topics (100/100). Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate sits lower (60/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 95 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 96 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 97 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	60	0–69 · Lower end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	91	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	97	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	95	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	87	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Leadership	96	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	97	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	89	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 28Q196

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses55

Response rate95%

Published topics23 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Early Childhood Instruction is among the highest published topics (100/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (81/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 96 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 97 / 100
Early Childhood Instruction: 100 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	91	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	88	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	96	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	99	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Guidance	95	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	100	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	96	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	96	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	97	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	96	90–100 · Higher end
Program Coherence	97	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	94	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	86	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	90	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	99	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	95	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	81	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 28Q196

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled