P.S. 81 - Robert J. Christen

The student population of Ps 81 Robert J Christen is 741.

The student population is made up of 46% female students and 54% male students.

PS 81 Robert J Christen has 683 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.

P.S. 81 - Robert J. Christen

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

5550 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY

New York City Geographic District No. 10

715 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Anna Kirrane

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
89%

Reading Proficiency
88%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

88%

Math Proficiency

89%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 49	Full Time Teachers 49
Teachers in First or Second Year 16.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

672:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.9%	Female 47.1%
Male 52.9%	Hispanic 47.8%
Female 47.1%	Economically disadvantaged 43.3%
White 33%	Black 7.7%
Limited English proficient 6.3%	Asian or Pacific Islander 5.7%
Two or more races 5.4%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#138 Best Public ES Teachers in New York

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Bronx High School of Science

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Dewitt Clinton High School

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Public

Horace Mann School Upper Division

Pre-K to 12th
Private

New York Bronx County Bronx 10471

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 715 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 89% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% 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 10 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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