Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The)
Forest Hills, NY
Grades PreK to 5 · 573 students
Public school
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway
Forest Hills, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #28
Public school
About PS 196 Grand Central Parkway
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Forest Hills, New York. It reported 749 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Forest Hills. With about 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.3 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #28 runs 50 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Queens County. There are 442 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 71-25 113th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (718) 263-9770 |
| School district | New York City Geographic District #28 |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 749 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 49 |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, Queens County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360010002667). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Bnos Malka AcademyPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 8Forest Hills · under 0.1 miShaarei Zion Ohel Bracha Institution-GirlsdivisionPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 11Forest Hills · 0.3 miOur Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Forest Hills · 0.3 miYeshivat Shaarei Tzion-BoysPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 12Forest Hills · 0.3 miAcademy for Excellence Through the Arts (The)Public · Grades PreK to 5Forest Hills · 0.4 miPS 101 School in the GardensPublic · Grades PreK to 5Forest Hills · 0.6 miForest Hills High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Forest Hills · 0.6 miEzra AcademyPrivate, Jewish · Grades 9 to 12Forest Hills · 0.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does PS 196 Grand Central Parkway serve?
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend PS 196 Grand Central Parkway?
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway reported 749 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 196 Grand Central Parkway?
About 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 749 students and 49 teachers in federal data.
Is PS 196 Grand Central Parkway a public or charter school?
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is PS 196 Grand Central Parkway in?
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway is part of New York City Geographic District #28. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-28/
Where is PS 196 Grand Central Parkway located?
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway is at 71-25 113th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375. The phone number is (718) 263-9770.
How many other schools are near PS 196 Grand Central Parkway?
There are 442 other schools within 5 miles of PS 196 Grand Central Parkway in our directory.
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