P.S. 81 - Robert J. Christen

P.S. 81 - Robert J. Christen

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
5550 Riverdale Ave,  Bronx, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 10
4.1
699 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Anna Kirrane
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
64%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
8%
State Average
20%
Math
7%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
672:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
50.3%
White
30.7%
Black
6.5%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#123 Best Public ES Teachers in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/12/2025
This is a safe, inclusive, creative, welcoming community school that my child wakes up excited to attend every morning. It is clear that she and her classmates are seen, known, and celebrated by their teachers, and there are many opportunities for families to participate in school events. I'm consis...
5.0 parent
6/14/2024
An amazing school, principal, teachers . Family engagement.
5.0 parent
6/22/2023
Kids love this school! As an educator and parent, this school offers the highest quality of education in the city. There are fun spirit events, they celebrate various cultures and time periods through performance and dance, and the academics and social development models are all exceptional. We are...
1.0 parent
1/23/2023
Horrible experience with many employees. Teachers yell at children. Very rude. They do not create a safe environment for a child to learn on all levels.

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P.S. 81 - Robert J. Christen is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Bronx, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 10 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 699 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. P.S. 81 - Robert J. Christen has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bronx High School of Science, Dewitt Clinton High School, Horace Mann School Upper Division, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 81 - Robert J. Christen.

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