Ps 126 DR Marjorie H Dunbar vs River School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 126 DR Marjorie H Dunbar
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
River School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Ps 126 DR Marjorie H Dunbar Bronx, New York | River School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2147 of 2,536 | #207 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40480 of 50,301 | #2031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 87% |
| city | Bronx | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 26.9).
- •River School (The) does better on math proficiency (87% vs 18%).
- •River School (The) does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 36%).
- •River School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 97.2%).
- •Ps 126 DR Marjorie H Dunbar does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.6).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 126 DR Marjorie H Dunbar better than River School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), River School (The) ranks higher (86.0 vs 26.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ps 126 DR Marjorie H Dunbar and River School (The)?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Bronx and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 126 DR Marjorie H Dunbar: 499. River School (The): 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 126 DR Marjorie H Dunbar and River School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 126 DR Marjorie H Dunbar is 2147th of 2,536 and River School (The) is 207th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).