Once again, PS196Q has been ranked one of the best elementary schools in all of New York State, by US News & World Report. In its 2025 standings, the publication called out PS196Q as #6 among all elementary public schools in New York State.
US News & World Report gave PS196Q an overall score of 99.79 out of 100, with ratings of “Well Above Expectations” in both Reading and Math.
As one of the only community schools (non-magnet, non-charter) in the top 10, our position reflects the exceptional quality of instruction and the commitment of parents and students, within our diverse community. It is notable that our school ranked higher than even prestigious schools from affluent districts, like Great Neck, Jericho, and Chappaqua. In fact, all top 10 schools were New York City Public Schools.
- P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
- P.S. 77 Lower Lab School
- New Explorations Into Science, Technology and Math
- The Talented and Gifted School for Young Scholars
- P.S. 334 The Anderson School
- P.S. 196Q The Grand Central Parkway School
- Success Academy Charter School-Bushwick
- Success Academy Charter School-Bensonhurst
- South Bronx Classical Charter School III
- The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide)
