Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis's student population of 566 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
55%
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis's ranking?
P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis is ranked #700 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis often compared to?
P.s. 126 Jacob August Riisis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith, Peck Slip School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis?
566 students attend P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis?
P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis offer ?
P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis part of?
P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2010
I'm a student at PS 126, and I really think this school is great! With the helpful teachers, and challenging work, PS 126 really broadens the road to learning for us. I would definitely recommend this school to others.
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