Julie Zhang
R New York
(844) 870-3336
21 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$820,000 Price
P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
80 Catherine St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jacqueline Getz
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
9%
State Average
20%
Math
9%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
651:1
Student Diversity
Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
57.9%
Hispanic
20.5%
Black
11.4%
White
6.4%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#17
Niche Standout MS in New York
#22
Niche Standout ES in New York
#100
Best Public MS in New York
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/12/2025
this school is amazing , unfortunately it's my last year here but this is the school ive made so many amazing and awesome memories ! mostly everyone is super kind , music , art , cs , and gym programs are fantastic! most teachers are amazing !! (p.s. mr sutton is the best music teacher)
8/15/2024
The community there is very inclusive and safe. Parents are very involved and create variety of events for the students. Students are encouraged to join extracurriculars and sports.
11/24/2014
As far as I know, there have been no health or safety issues with the school while my children attended it. They always felt safe.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/8/2025
My 3rd Grader and Kindergartener both love PS 126. My youngest says this is the first school where he wants to hug his teachers, and my oldest cried when I said she couldn't go back to school after her annual checkup. The Parent Coordinator, Ms Johnson, in particular is super helpful and always thin...
4/17/2014
I taught at P'S 126 for many years. It is one of the most thriving schools for ongoing professional study. The teachers along with administration truly study their craft of teaching knowing that students deserve the very best in progressive thinking around methods and content of teaching.
8/25/2013
My son had a great experience at MAT both in class and in his extracurricular sports activities. He is well prepared for high school and did very well on standardized tests and the SHSAT. He made wonderful friends throughout his years at MAT!!
8/23/2013
This school is an amazing warm community. The principal (Jacqui Getz) and her team of teachers are engaged, supportive, challenge each student and really make a difference. The music, arts and of course sports are also an incredible benefit for this well rounded school. This school has improved grea...
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Xiao Feng Pan
Xiao Feng Pan
WINZONE REALTY INC
(347) 427-5175
306 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$820,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
About Two Bridges
List Price Range
$1.1M - $6.3M
Homes For Sale
28
Average Home Value
$944,607
% Renters
95%
Household Income
$43,728
% of College Grads
21.6%
Median Age
48
Average House Size
1,141 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
94.8%
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Parks in this Area
Alfred E Smith Playground
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
Allen Mall One
- Basketball
East River Esplanade - Catherine St
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- River
East River Waterfront Esplanade
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tanahey Playground
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Playground
Little Flower Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Captain Jacob Joseph Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Martin F Tanahey Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Coleman Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Skateboard
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P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 599 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $944,607. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leadership And Public Service High School, High School of Economics & Finance, Marta Valle High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis.