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Ps 125 Ralph Bunche

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Ps 125 Ralph Bunche ranks 302 nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

302^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Ps 125 Ralph Bunche is an exceptional elementary school located in New York City's District 5, serving 251 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school has consistently performed at a high level, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 25% of New York elementary schools.

Ps 125 Ralph Bunche significantly outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, 93.75% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA and Math, compared to 42.03% and 43.82% for the district, and 54.15% and 59.7% for the state, respectively. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% of New York elementary schools for female students, top 10% for African American students, and top 10% for special education students. With a relatively high per-student spending of $38,976 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.9, Ps 125 Ralph Bunche is able to provide a high-quality, individualized education for its diverse student population.

When compared to nearby schools in District 5, such as Ps 36 Margaret Douglas and Ps 129 John H Finley, Ps 125 Ralph Bunche stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's consistent improvement, moving from the 1,276th position in 2017-2018 to the 302nd position in 2024-2025, further demonstrates its ability to continuously enhance its educational quality and student outcomes.

260

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$40,185

Per pupil spending ?

58.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

425 W 123rd St
New York, NY 10027-5099

(212) 666-6400

District: New York City Geographic District # 5

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

33.1%

African American:

28.8%

White:

22.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2014 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (79% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of New York elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 39 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg39%

New York avg55%

302^nd of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 21 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 16Elementary Schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5

701^st of 874New York City Geographic District # 5 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	85.0	302 of 2445	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	82.5	372 of 2445	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.4	556 of 2439	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	72.0	608 of 2434	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	60.2	894 of 2413	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.1	1276 of 2395	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	72.4	597 of 2386	75.0%	★★★★☆
2016	62.4	840 of 2366	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.5	785 of 2352	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.6	1187 of 2345	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.0	1257 of 2325	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	12.2	2121 of 2320	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	18.0	1963 of 2286	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	3.9	2230 of 2263	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	9.9	2141 of 2257	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	6.5	2138 of 2227	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	7.4	2106 of 2219	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	9.1	2093 of 2206	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	85.5	97 of 928	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	53.3	347 of 857	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.8	217 of 936	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	86.9	87 of 891	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	69.7	218 of 948	77.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	152 of 2409	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	78.6	440 of 2413	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	575 of 2403	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	566 of 2401	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	58.9	918 of 2357	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.9	1312 of 2338	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	83.0	202 of 1569	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.8	181 of 1531	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	81.4	170 of 1429	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	59.3	513 of 1503	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.2	746 of 1315	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.0	847 of 1392	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	79.8	304 of 2098	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	243 of 2078	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	62.4	608 of 2041	70.2%	★★★★☆
2022	64.7	572 of 2099	72.7%	★★★★☆
2019	57.7	690 of 2032	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.9	924 of 2045	54.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	576 of 2407	76.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.5	342 of 2411	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.5	508 of 2400	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	64.3	787 of 2400	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.0	851 of 2358	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.5	1152 of 2340	50.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	86.2	172 of 2134	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	84.0	184 of 2016	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	68.5	391 of 2031	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	97.4	29 of 1941	98.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)94th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)92nd percentile+4 vs school

African American (2025)90th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)87th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)86th percentile~ school

Male (2025)76th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts82%+27 vs state

Math80%+23 vs state

Science68%+23 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, April 17, 2019

My child has been attending this school for 1.5 years. The school is on an upward trajectory thanks to a dedicated principal and parent body that has the students' best interest at heart. The PA is very active and has brought about positive change (discussions about race/inclusion, etc). The programs offered are phenomenal (weekly swimming by Asphalt Green from Pre-k to 5, NYC Ballet, Harlem Grown and many more).

PS125 does share a space with Columbia Secondary School which is a bummer but those kids have their own entrance. It would be ideal if PS125 received more enrollment to force CSS out. Other than that, the school is great and your child will thrive. Unfortunately test scores reflect the demographics of the older kids who reside in the neighborhood but expect that to change due to gentrification in the next few years. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 12, 2015

This school is an up and coming school with new and dedicated administration. Dedicated staff, strong parental involvement, ethnic diversity , small class size and multiple free extra-curricular activities plays a major role in the progressive improvement of this school. Its a small gem in a big city. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, January 22, 2011

Our son started kindergarten in the fall and we are very happy with the school. We can not compare it to anything but we are amazed at how much he has learned in just 4 month and most importantly for us he is enjoying school and feels at home.

The school has a new principal. She started at the beginning of the school year 2009/10. She took over a school with a lot of problems and has made a lot of progress in creating an entirely new school. Active parents are welcomed and appreciated. There is much space for ideas and implementation.

The school has dual language programs in French and Spanish. Enrichment classes are computer, music & movement, science, social studies, library, swimming and soon art. There is a free after school program.
The facility is phenomenal. Big sunny classrooms, science lab, computer lab, library, art room, swimming pool, gym, an auditorium and a cafeteria. The school is across from Morning Side Park.

We find the teachers qualified, class sizes are small and the student body diverse. In our opinion an excellent school option for Upper Manhattan. PS 125, Ralph Bunche School is a choice school, which means it admits student from across the city. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche	Public	PK, KG-5	425 W 123rd St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 666-6400	260	24	10.6	58.8%	58 (22.3%)	75 (28.8%)	86 (33.1%)	22 (8.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)	85	302^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	87.6%		82.5	372^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	84.8%	70					93.8	87.5	69.6				93.8	93.8	62.5				68.2		$40,185	$3,610	$36,575
KIPP Star College Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	433 W 123rd St-4th Fl	New York	10027	New York County	KIPP Star College Prep Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 991-2650	748	40	18.7	86.9%	16 (2.1%)	408 (54.5%)	285 (38.1%)	7 (0.9%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.2%)	75.1	553^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	77.4%		75.7	520^th of 2445 public elementary schools	78.7%	33			73.7		93.7	86.3	69.7	52.1	69.2	72.6	98.4	96.0	52.1	61.1	86.8		50.6	66.7	$22,647	$22,647	$00
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas	Public	PK, KG-5	123 Morningside Dr	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 690-5807	272	34	7.9	88.2%	8 (2.9%)	93 (34.2%)	152 (55.9%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	28.5	1815^th of 2445 public elementary schools	25.8%		33.4	1642^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	32.8%	173					51.6	37.9	50.0				53.1	34.4	41.7				20.8		$46,929	$3,183	$43,747
Teachers College Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	168 Morningside Ave	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	No	(212) 316-8080	295	29	10.2	75.3%	23 (7.8%)	129 (43.7%)	114 (38.6%)	6 (2.0%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	16 (5.4%)	65.5	809^th of 2445 public elementary schools	66.9%		62.8	827^th of 2445 public elementary schools	66.2%	18	44.4	66.7	27.0		69.2	73.7	82.4	42.4	71.4	56.7	61.5	81.3	82.4	21.1	82.8		81.3	33.3	$32,179	$2,787	$29,392
Ps 180 Hugo Newman	Public	PK, KG-8	370 W 120th St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 678-2849	344	36	9.5	79.4%	38 (11.0%)	167 (48.5%)	135 (39.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.6	1283^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	47.5%		43.5	1339^th of 2445 public elementary schools	45.2%	56			10.0	0.0	50.0	64.0	64.3	44.4	36.4	42.1	55.0	46.2	42.9	33.3	36.4	35.0	46.4		$40,587	$4,009	$36,578
New York French-American Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	311 W 120th St	New York	10027	New York County	New York French-American Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 666-4134	286	18	15.8	80.4%	14 (4.9%)	209 (73.1%)	48 (16.8%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	44.6	1347^th of 2445 public elementary schools	44.9%		48	1215^th of 2445 public elementary schools	50.3%	132					58.6	71.4	51.4	59.1	68.8	70.6	42.4	57.1	42.1	45.5	48.6	65.7	37.8	76.5	$20,657	$844	$19,813
Ps 129 John H Finley	Public	PK, KG-5	425 W 130th St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 690-5932	229	21	11.0	97.4%	6 (2.6%)	90 (39.3%)	125 (54.6%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	16.6	2158^th of 2445 public elementary schools	11.7%		27.4	1826^th of 2445 public elementary schools	25.3%	332					21.7	38.7	51.9				16.0	31.3	38.5				14.3		$47,591	$3,812	$43,778
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman	Public	PK, KG-5	250 W 127th St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 864-2400	182	20	9.1	96.2%	5 (2.7%)	115 (63.2%)	59 (32.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	29	1803^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	26.3%		26.7	1855^th of 2445 public elementary schools	24.1%	52					50.0	45.0	36.7				50.0	76.2	31.3				16.1		$50,960	$3,541	$47,419
Ps 76 A Phillip Randolph	Public	PK, KG-8	220 W 121st St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 678-2865	236	33	7.2	97.0%	25 (10.6%)	124 (52.5%)	83 (35.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	15.4	2184^th of 2445 public elementary schools	10.7%		23.1	1971^st of 2445 public elementary schools	19.4%	213			3.2		37.5	18.8	42.9	21.4	26.3	60.0	37.5	12.5	35.7	30.8	11.8		33.3	43.5	$41,328	$4,422	$36,906
Sisulu-Walker Charter School Of Harlem	Public, Charter	K-5	71-111 Convent Ave	New York	10027	New York County	Sisulu-Walker Charter School Of Harlem	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 663-8216	152	12	12.6	84.9%	1 (0.7%)	108 (71.1%)	34 (22.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	72.6	626^th of 2445 public elementary schools	74.4%		63.5	814^th of 2445 public elementary schools	66.7%	188					66.7	61.1	80.0				71.4	50.0	68.0				70.8		$24,701	$595	$24,106

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 125 Ralph Bunche

What district is Ps 125 Ralph Bunche in?

New York City Geographic District # 5

How many students attend Ps 125 Ralph Bunche?

In the 2024-25 school year, 260 students attended Ps 125 Ralph Bunche.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 125 Ralph Bunche?

Students at Ps 125 Ralph Bunche are 33% Hispanic, 29% African American, 22% White, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Is Ps 125 Ralph Bunche a good school?

Ps 125 Ralph Bunche ranks 302^nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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