Ps 101 School in the Gardens vs Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 981 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 101 School in the Gardens
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
749 students
| Measure | Ps 101 School in the Gardens Forest Hills, New York | Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway Forest Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #245 of 2,536 | #154 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2803 of 50,301 | #1230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 605 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 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 84.2).
- •Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway does better on math proficiency (97% vs 82%).
- •Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 76%).
- •Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 25.8%).
- •Ps 101 School in the Gardens does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway is the larger school with 749 students compared with 605.
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 Ps 101 School in the Gardens better than Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway ranks higher (88.3 vs 84.2 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 Ps 101 School in the Gardens and Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Forest Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 101 School in the Gardens: 605. Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 101 School in the Gardens and Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway rank in New York?
Ps 101 School in the Gardens is 245th 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).