Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 126 Jacob August Riis ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis's student population of 599 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 126 Jacob August Riis is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
62%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 126 Jacob August Riis's ranking?
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis is ranked #964 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 126 Jacob August Riis often compared to?
Ps 126 Jacob August Riisis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 1 Alfred E Smith, Peck Slip School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 126 Jacob August Riis?
599 students attend Ps 126 Jacob August Riis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ps 126 Jacob August Riis students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 126 Jacob August Riis?
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 126 Jacob August Riis offer ?
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 126 Jacob August Riis part of?
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2010
I'm a student at PS 126, and I really think this school is great! With the helpful teachers, and challenging work, PS 126 really broadens the road to learning for us. I would definitely recommend this school to others.
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