Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 251 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche is ranked #1328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche?
251 students attend P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche?
P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche offer ?
P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche part of?
Our son started kindergarten in the fall and we are very happy with the school. We can not compare it to anything but we are amazed at how much he has learned in just 4 month and most importantly for us he is enjoying school and feels at home.
The school has a new principal. She started at the beginning of the school year 2009/10. She took over a school with a lot of problems and has made a lot of progress in creating an entirely new school. Active parents are welcomed and appreciated. There is much space for ideas and implementation.
The school has dual language programs in French and Spanish. Enrichment classes are computer, music & movement, science, social studies, library, swimming and soon art. There is a free after school program.
The facility is phenomenal. Big sunny classrooms, science lab, computer lab, library, art room, swimming pool, gym, an auditorium and a cafeteria. The school is across from Morning Side Park.
We find the teachers qualified, class sizes are small and the student body diverse. In our opinion an excellent school option for Upper Manhattan. PS 125, Ralph Bunche School is a choice school, which means it admits student from across the city.
- Posted by Parent - a_lie
21/27/2010
No art program, no gym, swimming classes only when we are informed, low level of involvment from parent, administration is not working with parent..definetely not a school to be recommended. I am taking my children away next year.
- Posted by Teacher - isama
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 251 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
