Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 29 John M Harrigan ranks in the top 5% 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 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 29 John M Harrigan serves a 0.3 square mile attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, typically about 0.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and extending up to 0.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan's student population of 708 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
708 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 29 John M Harrigan is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 29 John M Harrigan's ranking?
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan is ranked #87 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 29 John M Harrigan often compared to?
P.s. 29 John M Harriganis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 29 John M Harrigan?
708 students attend P.s. 29 John M Harrigan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.s. 29 John M Harrigan students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 29 John M Harrigan?
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 29 John M Harrigan offer ?
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 29 John M Harrigan part of?
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 29 John M Harrigan located?
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan is located in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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