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P.S. 196
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
1250 Ward Ave,
Bronx, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 12
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Lizzette Graciani
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Niche Grade
C
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.4%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
33%
State Average
20%
Math
37%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
744:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
81.1%
Black
12.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
1.9%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/15/2017
I loved attending P.S. 196. It was my home for many years and I still visit often. They have great programs in the arts, especially the theater arts program. Although the school lunch food is not great, I really enjoyed my lunchtime playing in the courtyard during recess.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/2/2025
This School has been a blessing for my son and my family excellent staff everyone are super kind and helpful and if you have a child with special needs they will help you trough the process 10/10
9/28/2017
my experience that i have in this schools is the worst it should not serve
1/25/2015
The school administration need to go to school of manners. They are rude and unreasonable. They cover each other and treat parents like puppets. Horrible experience in this school. The teachers are mediocre to say the least. Children get yelled at with bull horns right in their ears! The school is f...
10/2/2014
security guard very rude and mean towards parents and students. over all the school is great. the teachers are nice and the school is very clean. i just wish that they teach the security guard some manners.the school deserve 5 stars but the security guard needs to go. Get better and nicer security g...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$145K - $1M
Homes For Sale
20
Average Home Value
$281,343
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
84%
Average Household Income
$63,209
% of College Grads
20.5%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,320 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
85.2%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Virginia Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Castle Hill Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Noble Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
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P.S. 196 is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Bronx, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 12 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 661 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. P.S. 196 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $281,343. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 811X, Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom School, St. Helena Commercial High School, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 196.