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P.s. 121 vs. P.s. 96

Should you attend P.s. 121 or P.s. 96? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
P.s. 121
126-10 109th Ave
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
P.s. 96
130-01 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

P.s. 121 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

P.s. 96 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 121 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 96 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
711 students
320 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 121 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 96 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 121.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 96.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 121 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 96 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 121 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 96 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#256 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
#1003 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 121, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 96, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
92%
(Top 5% in NY)
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 121 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 96 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 121 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 96 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 121 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 96 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 121 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 96 by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
36
Kindergarten Students
93
54
Grade 1 Students
106
46
Grade 2 Students
119
55
Grade 3 Students
114
38
Grade 4 Students
124
41
Grade 5 Students
119
49
Ungraded Students
2
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
23%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 96, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
44%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 96, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 96, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 96, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 96, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
5%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 96, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 121, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 96, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 121, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 96, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 121, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 96, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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