Very Good
#1286 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 27% in state
PS 96
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
130-01 ROCKAWAY BLVD, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,286 of 4,742
In South Ozone Park
#4 of 11
public schools
In district
#13 of 63
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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PS 96
Elementary School in South Ozone Park · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 96
PS 96 is a public elementary school in South Ozone Park, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27. PS 96 serves approximately 320 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 96 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,286 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 96 show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
39% of students at PS 96 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 96 — Students at PS 96 score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How PS 96 Compares
See how PS 96 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
130-01 ROCKAWAY BLVD, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 96 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 121 (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 155 (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Jamaica), with a very similar rating. For more schools in South Ozone Park, see our South Ozone Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| AL-IHSAN ACADEMY South Ozone Park | 0.0 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 155 South Ozone Park | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-SOUTH JAMAICA Jamaica | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| JHS 226 VIRGIL I GRISSON South Ozone Park | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| HAWTREE CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL South Ozone Park | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH South Ozone Park | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| PS 124 OSMOND A CHURCH South Ozone Park | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER Jamaica | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| PS 121 South Ozone Park | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 123 South Ozone Park | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| PS 100 GLEN MORRIS South Ozone Park | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 160 WALTER FRANCIS BISHOP Jamaica | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC ACADEMY South Ozone Park | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 223 LYNDON B JOHNSON Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 3.6 |
| PS 45 CLARENCE WITHERSPOON South Ozone Park | 1.0 mi | 3.5 |
| PS 50 TALFOURD LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamaica | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL Jamaica | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 55 MAURE Richmond Hill | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL Jamaica | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| PS 108 CAPTAIN VINCENT G FOWLER South Ozone Park | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11420 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$98,584
Median Home Value
$673,700
Median Rent
$2,032/mo
Population
50,060
College Educated
21.8%
Homeownership
71.7%
Avg Commute
46 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
41
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamestown, NY | 7.4 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bloomfield, NY | 7.4 |
| CASTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Castleton, NY | 7.4 |
| CHERRY LANE SCHOOL Carle Place, NY | 7.4 |
| DUZINE SCHOOL New Paltz, NY | 7.4 |
| ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK - THE ECOLE New York, NY | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 96
What grades does PS 96 serve?
PS 96 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 96?
PS 96 has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 96?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 96 is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 96 rank in NY?
PS 96 ranks #1,286 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 96's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 96 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 96?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 96 has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 96 a charter school?
No, PS 96 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 96 a Title I school?
No, PS 96 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 96?
79.4% of students at PS 96 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (718) 529-2547
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27- District Enrollment
- 41,663
- Schools in District
- 63
- District Rank
- #13 of 63
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