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PS 81 Robert J Christen

Bronx, New York · Grades K to 5 · New York City Geographic District #10

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About PS 81 Robert J Christen

PS 81 Robert J Christen is a public school in Bronx, New York, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 715 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. There are about 14.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (49.2 teachers in all). It is one of 82 schools in New York City Geographic District #10. Federal locale data places it in a large city. Within 5 miles there are 479 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	5550 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
Phone	(718) 796-8965
School district	New York City Geographic District #10
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	715
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	49.2
Students per teacher	14.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Bronx County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008702318). 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 81 Robert J Christen serve?

PS 81 Robert J Christen serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 81 Robert J Christen?

PS 81 Robert J Christen reported 715 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 81 Robert J Christen?

About 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 715 students and 49.2 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 81 Robert J Christen a public or charter school?

PS 81 Robert J Christen is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 81 Robert J Christen in?

PS 81 Robert J Christen is part of New York City Geographic District #10. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-10/

Where is PS 81 Robert J Christen located?

PS 81 Robert J Christen is at 5550 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10471. The phone number is (718) 796-8965.

How many other schools are near PS 81 Robert J Christen?

There are 479 other schools within 5 miles of PS 81 Robert J Christen in our directory.