PS 125 Ralph Bunche
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 5
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
253rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 89%▲ Improving
425 W 123RD ST, New York, NY 10027
(212)666-6400NCES ID 360008102462Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 125 Ralph Bunche 253rd 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 89% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2019 to 89th 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 251 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.7% | 33.9% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 56.6% | 28.7% | ▼ 27.9 pts | |
| White | 3.4% | 21.1% | ▲ 17.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 10.4% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.2% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 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 $810K in zip 10027 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 125 Ralph Bunche
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ELA 73% ▼9 · Math 77% ▼3Compare - #1622PS 36 Margaret DouglasNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.1 mi away1,622nd of 2,326
ELA 46% ▼36 · Math 43% ▼37Compare - #1009Teachers College Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.2 mi away1,009th of 2,326
ELA 63% ▼19 · Math 56% ▼24Compare - #1463PS 180 Hugo NewmanNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.2 mi away1,463rd of 2,326
ELA 54% ▼28 · Math 43% ▼37Compare - #1132New York French-American Charter SchoolNew York French-American Charter School · 0.2 mi away · charter1,132nd of 2,326
ELA 63% ▼19 · Math 50% ▼30Compare - #2026PS 129 John H FinleyNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away2,026th of 2,326
ELA 38% ▼44 · Math 29% ▼51Compare - #1561PS 154 Harriet TubmanNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away1,561st of 2,326
ELA 43% ▼39 · Math 49% ▼31Compare - #724Sisulu-Walker Charter School of HarlemSisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem · 0.4 mi away · charter724th of 2,326
ELA 70% ▼12 · Math 64% ▼16Compare
What school district is PS 125 Ralph Bunche in?
PS 125 Ralph Bunche is part of the New York City Geographic District # 5 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 125 Ralph Bunche a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 125 Ralph Bunche 253rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 89% 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 125 Ralph Bunche?
Hispanic 34%, Black 29%, White 21%, Asian 10% (251 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 125 Ralph Bunche cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10027 is $810K 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.