PS 81 Robert J Christen
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #10 · Grades K-5
117th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 95%▲ Improving
PS 81 Robert J Christen ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 81 Robert J Christen 117th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 95% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 95th in 2025 — improving.
PS 81 Robert J Christen test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 81 Robert J Christen students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 699 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.4% | 47.9% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 30.8% | 32.2% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 9.3% | 7.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 5.9% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 10.5% | 5.3% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near PS 81 Robert J Christen
Typical home value $428K in zip 10471 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 81 Robert J Christen
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Montessori School 27Yonkers City School District · 0.9 mi away506th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 70% - 2Las Hermanas Mirabal Community SchoolYonkers City School District · 1 mi away1,975th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 32% - 10Pearls Hawthorne SchoolYonkers City School District · 1.1 mi away114th of 2,326
ELA 89% · Math 89% - 10PS 24 Spuyten DuyvilNew York City Geographic District #10 · 1.2 mi away70th of 2,326
ELA 92% · Math 93% - 4Eugenio Maria De Hostos Microsociety SchoolYonkers City School District · 1.3 mi away1,493rd of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 54% - 3School 21Yonkers City School District · 1.4 mi away1,770th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 41% - 8Milton Fein SchoolNew York City Geographic District #10 · 1.5 mi away526th of 2,326
ELA 76% · Math 69% - 8Ampark NeighborhoodNew York City Geographic District #10 · 1.6 mi away609th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 81 Robert J Christen in?
PS 81 Robert J Christen is part of the New York City Geographic District #10 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 81 Robert J Christen a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 81 Robert J Christen 117th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 95% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 81 Robert J Christen?
Hispanic 48%, White 32%, Black 8%, Two or more races 6% (699 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 81 Robert J Christen cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10471 is $428K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.