P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop vs P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
Public · South Jamaica
P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
Public · Forest Hills
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway are both public schools in South Jamaica and Forest Hills. P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop leads on student diversity and parent satisfaction; P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway leads on overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 69/100 (P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop) vs 97/100 (P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop | P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 69/100 | 97/100 (leads) |
| ELA proficiency | 65% | 96% (leads) |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 97% (leads) |
| Attendance | 90% | 95% (leads) |
| Student diversity | 82% (leads) | 72% |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 97/100 (leads) | 95/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop or P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway a better fit?
- P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway are both public schools in South Jamaica and Forest Hills. P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop leads on student diversity and parent satisfaction, while P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway compare on test scores?
- P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop: 65% ELA proficiency and 72% math proficiency. P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway: 96% ELA and 97% math.
- What grades do P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway serve?
- P.S. 160 Walter Francis Bishop serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE.
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