PS 96 is an elementary school located in South Ozone Park, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 291 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 582 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 96 consistently ranks in the top 25% of New York elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 444-499 out of 2,434-2,445 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 67.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 44.09% for the district and 42.6% for the state. PS 96 also has a strong performance in math and science, outpacing the district and state. The school's performance for female, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups is particularly impressive, often placing in the top 25% of New York elementary schools, and the school's performance for African American students is in the top 5%.
While PS 121, located in the neighboring New York City Geographic District #28, outperforms PS 96, the school still outperforms most of the nearby schools in its own district, including PS 123, PS 124 Osmond A Church, PS 100 Glen Morris, and PS 45 Clarence Witherspoon. The only nearby school that appears to outperform PS 96 is the high-performing Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica.
Ps 96 ranks 444th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Students at Ps 96 are 38% Asian, 20% American Indian, 19% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% White, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.
In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended Ps 96.
New York City Geographic District #27
Students who attend Ps 96 usually go on to attend:Middle : Hawtree Creek Middle SchoolMiddle : Junior High School 226 Virgil I GrissonHigh : John Adams High School