PS 125 RALPH BUNCHE

PS 125 RALPH BUNCHE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 299 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, PS 125 RALPH BUNCHE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

P.S. 125, also known as the Ralph Bunche School, is a public elementary school located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is named after the renowned diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ralph Bunche, whose legacy of social justice and global cooperation is often integrated into the school's mission. The school is known for fostering a tight-knit, community-oriented environment that prioritizes academic growth alongside the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

Academically, P.S. 125 offers a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, often complemented by arts and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to support students with varying learning needs within a supportive classroom setting. By leveraging its location near major cultural and academic institutions in Harlem and Morningside Heights, P.S. 125 seeks to provide its students with unique learning opportunities that connect classroom instruction to the broader New York City community.

For more information, contact PS 125 RALPH BUNCHE at (212) 666-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.