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P.S. Q086 vs P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway

Public · Jamaica Hills-Briarwood

P.S. Q086

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. Q086 and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway are both public schools in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood and Forest Hills. P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway rates higher on every metric we compare, including overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 67/100 (P.S. Q086) vs 97/100 (P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway).

How they compare

P.S. Q086 compared with P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway, metric by metric
MetricP.S. Q086P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
Overall rating
67/100
97/100 (leads)
ELA proficiency
61%
96% (leads)
Math proficiency
72%
97% (leads)
Attendance
91%
95% (leads)
Student diversity
56%
72% (leads)
Average class size
25
25
Parent satisfaction
95/100
95/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P.S. Q086 or P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway a better fit?
P.S. Q086 and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway are both public schools in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood and Forest Hills. 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. Q086 and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway compare on test scores?
P.S. Q086: 61% ELA proficiency and 72% math proficiency. P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway: 96% ELA and 97% math.
What grades do P.S. Q086 and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway serve?
P.S. Q086 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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