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PS 123 Mahalia Jackson

New York, New York · Grades PreK to 8 · New York City Geographic District # 5

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About PS 123 Mahalia Jackson

PS 123 Mahalia Jackson serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in New York, New York. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 394 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in New York. With about 47.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 8.3 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 801 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. New York City Geographic District # 5 runs 28 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	301 W 140th St, New York, NY 10030
Phone	(212) 342-6200
School district	New York City Geographic District # 5
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	394
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	47.2
Students per teacher	8.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008102455). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 123 Mahalia Jackson serve?

PS 123 Mahalia Jackson serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend PS 123 Mahalia Jackson?

PS 123 Mahalia Jackson reported 394 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 123 Mahalia Jackson?

About 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 394 students and 47.2 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 123 Mahalia Jackson a public or charter school?

PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 123 Mahalia Jackson in?

PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is part of New York City Geographic District # 5. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-5/

Where is PS 123 Mahalia Jackson located?

PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is at 301 W 140th St, New York, NY 10030. The phone number is (212) 342-6200.

How many other schools are near PS 123 Mahalia Jackson?

There are 801 other schools within 5 miles of PS 123 Mahalia Jackson in our directory.