Serving 715 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 81 Robert J Christen ranks in the top 20% 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 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 81 Robert J Christen is 0.66, 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
#695 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
48%
31%
Black
7%
15%
White
33%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 81 Robert J Christen's ranking?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen is ranked #695 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 81 Robert J Christen often compared to?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christenis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 81 Robert J Christen?
715 students attend P.s. 81 Robert J Christen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.s. 81 Robert J Christen students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 81 Robert J Christen?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 81 Robert J Christen offer ?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 81 Robert J Christen part of?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 81 Robert J Christen located?
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen is located in the North Riverdale neighborhood of Bronx, NY.
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