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
Top Rankings
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan's student population of 702 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 29 John M Harrigan's ranking?
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.
What schools are P.s. 29 John M Harrigan often compared to?
P.s. 29 John M Harriganis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills by visitors of our site.
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?
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 29 John M Harrigan located?
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan is located in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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