Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) vs Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 624 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The)
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
749 students
| Measure | Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) Forest Hills, New York | Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway Forest Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #231 of 2,536 | #154 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2467 of 50,301 | #1230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 573 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 97% |
| city | Forest Hills | Forest Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 84.9).
- •Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway does better on math proficiency (97% vs 95%).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 90%).
- •Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 23.7%).
- •Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.9).
- •Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway is the larger school with 749 students compared with 573.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) better than Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway ranks higher (88.3 vs 84.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) and Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Forest Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The): 573. Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) and Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway rank in New York?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) is 231st of 2,536 and Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway is 154th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).