PS 129 John H Finley
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 5 · Grades PK-5
2,026th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
PS 129 John H Finley ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 129 John H Finley 2,026th 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 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
PS 129 John H Finley test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 129 John H Finley students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 218 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.6% | 49.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 43.3% | 45.9% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.5 pts |
Homes near PS 129 John H Finley
Typical home value $810K in zip 10027 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 129 John H Finley
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Sisulu-Walker Charter School of HarlemSisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem · 0.1 mi away · charter724th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 64% - –Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 6Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 6 · 0.1 mi away · charter
- 6Teachers College Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.2 mi away1,009th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 56% - 3PS 161 Pedro Albizu CamposNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.2 mi away1,701st of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 41% - 6PS 92 Mary Mcleod BethuneNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.3 mi away1,122nd of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 64% - 4PS 154 Harriet TubmanNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.3 mi away1,561st of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 49% - 9PS 125 Ralph BuncheNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away253rd of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 80% - 9KIPP Star College Prep Charter SchoolKIPP Star College Prep Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter436th of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 129 John H Finley in?
PS 129 John H Finley is part of the New York City Geographic District # 5 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 129 John H Finley a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 129 John H Finley 2,026th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 13% 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 129 John H Finley?
Hispanic 50%, Black 46%, White 2%, Asian 2% (218 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 129 John H Finley 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.