PS 134 GEORGE F BRISTOW

PS 134 GEORGE F BRISTOW is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 649 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 40 teachers, PS 134 GEORGE F BRISTOW has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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. 134, also known as the George F. Bristow School, is a public elementary school located in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated within the New York City Public Schools system. Its mission centers on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its neighborhood’s youth. The school typically emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating social-emotional learning to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is deeply rooted in the local community, operating as a vital hub for families in the 10459 zip code. Beyond its core curriculum, P.S. 134 often incorporates various extracurricular opportunities and partnerships intended to enrich the student experience and promote personal growth. With a focus on academic achievement and character development, the faculty and staff work to provide a structured educational foundation, aiming to prepare their students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 134 GEORGE F BRISTOW at (718) 328-3351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.