System and method for approximating query results using local and remote neural networks

A system and method for providing local approximations of query results are provided. The method includes querying a primary neural network with at least one test query, wherein the at least one test query includes a real test result derived from executing the at least one training query on a data set; receiving from the primary neural network a predicted test result in response to the at least one test query; sending, based on the predicted test result, a model of a primary neural network to a local machine; and storing the model of a local neural network of the local machine, wherein the local neural network is configured to generate a prediction in response to a user query received by the local machine.