PS 126 Jacob August Riis
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades PK-8
372nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 84%· Stable
PS 126 Jacob August Riis ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 126 Jacob August Riis 372nd 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 84% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2019 to 84th in 2025.
PS 126 Jacob August Riis test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 126 Jacob August Riis students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 566 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 56.1% | 54.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.0% | 21.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 10.0% | 13.1% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 10.0% | 6.9% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.1 pts |
Elementary schools near PS 126 Jacob August Riis
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4PS 1 Alfred E SmithNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.1 mi away1,502nd of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 51% - 10PS 124 Yung WingNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away94th of 2,326
ELA 91% · Math 90% - 7Peck Slip School (The)New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away784th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 63% - 7PS 2 Meyer LondonNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away904th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 68% - 10Spruce Street SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.5 mi away159th of 2,326
ELA 87% · Math 85% - 9PS 42 Benjamin AltmanNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.5 mi away318th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 83% - 9PS 130 Hernando De SotoNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.6 mi away316th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 80% - 1Manhattan Charter School IIManhattan Charter School II · 0.6 mi away · charter2,206th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 126 Jacob August Riis in?
PS 126 Jacob August Riis is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 126 Jacob August Riis a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 126 Jacob August Riis 372nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 84% 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 126 Jacob August Riis?
Asian 55%, Hispanic 21%, Black 13%, White 7% (566 students, 2023–24).
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.