PS 81 Robert J Christen
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #10
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, large
117th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 95%▲ Improving
5550 RIVERDALE AVE, Bronx, NY 10471
(718)796-8965NCES ID 360008702318Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 699 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.6% | 47.9% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 32.0% | 32.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 9.8% | 7.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.9% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 12.9% | 5.3% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $428K in zip 10471 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.