Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 29 John M Harrigan ranks in the top 10% 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 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 702 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan is ranked #328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
702 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, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 29 John M Harrigan part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 702 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
