PS 126 DR MARJORIE H DUNBAR

PS 126 DR MARJORIE H DUNBAR is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 571 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, PS 126 DR MARJORIE H DUNBAR has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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. 126, also known as the Dr. Marjorie H. Dunbar School, is a public elementary school located in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. It is situated in a vibrant urban environment, providing educational services to a diverse student body and playing a central role in the local community on West 166th Street.

The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and social-emotional development through a structured curriculum. P.S. 126 emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a focus on preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. As with many schools in the district, it strives to create an inclusive environment that supports students with varying learning needs while working to build strong partnerships between parents, educators, and the surrounding Bronx community.

For more information, contact PS 126 DR MARJORIE H DUNBAR at (718) 681-6120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.