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Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway

71-25 113TH ST, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 17 of 2142 in New York

Top schools in Forest Hills
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway

71-25 113TH ST, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 17 of 2142 in New York

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About Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 98%
Reading 94%
State average proficiency is 98% in Math and 94% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
794
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 30.48%
Asian 42.82%
Hispanic 15.87%
Black 1.26%
Two+ Races 9.32%
Native Am. 0.13%
White
30.48%
Asian
42.82%
Hispanic
15.87%
Black
1.26%
Two+ Races
9.32%
Native Am.
0.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 794
48.74%
387 Female
51.26%
407 Male

Student Population

794 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

936 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway Contact Information

Address

71-25 113TH ST, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375

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Phone

(718) 263-9770

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TOP 17 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway was recently recognized for maintaining top academic performance in New York state rankings. The school also continued to highlight STEM learning projects, literacy activities and student enrichment programs across its elementary grade levels in the current academic year.

FAQ

Q1. Do they have after school activities at P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway?

Ans. Yes, students are encouraged to participate in clubs, arts programs and enrichment activities during the school year.

Q2. Is there any student support services?

Ans. Students who qualify may receive academic intervention, counseling, and special education services through the school.

Q3. In what ways does the school involve families?

Ans. Families receive updates through newsletters, conferences, and digital communication platforms.

Q4. Is technology included in classroom instruction?

Ans. Students use technology and digital learning tools in the classroom during lessons and projects.

Q5. What is the learning environment of the school?

Ans. The school is a neighborhood-based elementary school that offers academic and enrichment activities on campus.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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