Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 129 John H Finley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 129 John H Finley serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in New York, NY, where most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 129 John H Finley's student population of 229 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 129 John H Finley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 129 John H Finley is 0.55, 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
#3640 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
55%
31%
Black
39%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 129 John H Finley's ranking?
P.s. 129 John H Finley is ranked #3640 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 129 John H Finley often compared to?
P.s. 129 John H Finleyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 129 John H Finley?
229 students attend P.s. 129 John H Finley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 129 John H Finley students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 129 John H Finley?
P.s. 129 John H Finley has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 129 John H Finley offer ?
P.s. 129 John H Finley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 129 John H Finley part of?
P.s. 129 John H Finley is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I wanted to enroll my son in your school. His in first grade & I wanted to know by this year if there was enough space in your school for my child.
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1 10/10/2025
The school is good but I do not like the dirty bathroom there was poop on the floor disgusting to see that in a school bathroom.
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