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P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway vs Jamaica Academy (ALC)

Public · Forest Hills

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway

Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE

Public · Jamaica

Jamaica Academy (ALC)

Grades 06,07,08,09,10,11,12

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway and Jamaica Academy (ALC) are both public schools in Forest Hills and Jamaica. Neither has published test-score data we can line up here, so weigh grade range, location, and programs against your child's needs.

How they compare

P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway compared with Jamaica Academy (ALC), metric by metric
MetricP.S. 196 Grand Central ParkwayJamaica Academy (ALC)
Overall rating
97/100
ELA proficiency
96%
Math proficiency
97%
Attendance
95%
Student diversity
72%
Average class size
25
25
Parent satisfaction
95/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway or Jamaica Academy (ALC) a better fit?
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway and Jamaica Academy (ALC) are both public schools in Forest Hills and Jamaica. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
What grades do P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway and Jamaica Academy (ALC) serve?
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; Jamaica Academy (ALC) serves grades 06,07,08,09,10,11,12.

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