PS 129 John H Finley
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 5
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,026th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
425 W 130TH ST, New York, NY 10027
(212)690-5932NCES ID 360008102475Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 218 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.5% | 49.5% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 50.1% | 45.9% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 1.3% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 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 129 John H Finley
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- #1009Teachers College Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.2 mi away1,009th of 2,326
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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.