P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway vs J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck
Public · Forest Hills
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
Public · Jamaica Hills-Briarwood
J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck
Grades 06,07,08,SE
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway and J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck are both public schools in Forest Hills and Jamaica Hills-Briarwood. P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway rates higher on every metric we compare, including overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 97/100 (P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway) vs 42/100 (J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway | J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 97/100 (leads) | 42/100 |
| ELA proficiency | 96% (leads) | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 97% (leads) | 42% |
| Attendance | 95% (leads) | 91% |
| Student diversity | 72% (leads) | 70% |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 95/100 (leads) | 93/100 |
| Program breadth | — | 100/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway or J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck a better fit?
- P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway and J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck are both public schools in Forest Hills and Jamaica Hills-Briarwood. 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. 196 Grand Central Parkway and J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck compare on test scores?
- P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway: 96% ELA proficiency and 97% math proficiency. J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck: 42% ELA and 42% math.
- What grades do P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway and J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck serve?
- P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck serves grades 06,07,08,SE.
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