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My daughter got into a "C" School G&T program, but our zoned school is "A" school (but doesn't have G&T program).
So we have 2 choices.
"C" school as G&T student VS "A" school as normal student? Which is better?

C school is Queens PS 220
schools.nyc.gov/OA/SchoolReports/2010-11...rt_2011_EMS_Q220.pdf

A school is Queens PS 196
schools.nyc.gov/OA/SchoolReports/2010-11...rt_2011_EMS_Q196.pdf

I have been tracking any response to your post as I have almost the exact situation. The only difference is my daughter's school does have a G&T program, but it is full. I have called PS220 to understand their reasoning of their grade. I will post again once I hear back from them.

I just visited PS220Q. It is a fabulous school. The parent coordinator gave me and two other parents a tour of much of the school, including 7 classrooms. Honestly, the only thing I can find to consider negative about this school, is the fact that the LIE is part of the view outside and getting my child there will be a nightmare as the bus stops which service the school are all further away from our home than the school itself. The grade of C is related to mandatory tests which children who do not speak English MUST take. This drags the total test scores down and is the reason for the C grade.

I was at PS220Q this AM too.
What is your other option?
I visited PS196Q on Thursday, and I am more impressed with 196 than 220.

Our other option is PS174, but we haven't been given the spot yet. I believe we would have to not respond to this offer and hope for a spot there.

Plus, based on today's news...I doubt we would want to go to PS174. Sexual harrassment.