PS 129 JOHN H FINLEY

PS 129 JOHN H FINLEY 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 439 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 39 teachers, PS 129 JOHN H FINLEY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

PS 129, also known as the John H. Finley School, is a public elementary school located in the Manhattanville neighborhood of West Harlem. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated on West 130th Street and operates within the New York City Department of Education’s District 5. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing foundational academic instruction and social-emotional support to a diverse student population.

The school is named after John Huston Finley, a notable educator and former president of the City College of New York, reflecting a long-standing historical connection to the area's academic traditions. PS 129 emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions while fostering a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the district, it frequently engages in community-based initiatives and utilizes its proximity to neighborhood resources to enrich the student experience, aiming to balance rigorous academic standards with the developmental needs of young learners.

For more information, contact PS 129 JOHN H FINLEY at (212) 690-5932 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.