PS 81 Jean Paul Richter
Glendale, NY · New York City Geographic District #24 · Grades PK-5
1,051st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
PS 81 Jean Paul Richter ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 81 Jean Paul Richter 1,051st 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 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
PS 81 Jean Paul Richter test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 81 Jean Paul Richter students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 703 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.7% | 87.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 5.3% | 7.5% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 3.4% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near PS 81 Jean Paul Richter
Typical home value $872K in zip 11385 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 81 Jean Paul Richter
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Learners and LeadersNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.3 mi away1,727th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 38% - 3PS 86 Irvington (The)New York City Geographic District #32 · 0.4 mi away1,713th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 43% - 1PS 116 Elizabeth L FarrellNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.5 mi away2,133rd of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 34% - –Robert E Peary SchoolNYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.5 mi away
- 2PS 239New York City Geographic District #24 · 0.5 mi away2,027th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 34% - 3PS 123 SuydamNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.5 mi away1,783rd of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 44% - 7Achievement First-Bushwick Charter SchoolAchievement First-Bushwick Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter876th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 66% - 9PS 376New York City Geographic District #32 · 0.6 mi away295th of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 81 Jean Paul Richter in?
PS 81 Jean Paul Richter is part of the New York City Geographic District #24 district in Glendale, New York.
Is PS 81 Jean Paul Richter a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 81 Jean Paul Richter 1,051st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 55% 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 Jean Paul Richter?
Hispanic 87%, White 8%, Asian 3%, Black 2% (703 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 81 Jean Paul Richter cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11385 is $872K 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.