P.S. 132 Ralph Bunche

P.S. 132 Ralph Bunche (29Q132) is a public school in District 29, Laurelton, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 61% of tested students were proficient in reading and 83% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 283 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 18.7 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Laurelton
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 132 Ralph Bunche
132-15 218 Street
Queens, Laurelton

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 83%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; up 5 points from 2025; math is up 19 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What the numbers say

  • 2026 reading proficiency is 61%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need.
  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 283, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 37% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.57 · 70th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

61%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

114 students tested

Level 19%
Level 230%
Level 337%
Level 425%
See grade-by-grade results
Grade 369%
Grade 473%
Grade 545%

Mathematics

83%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

114 students tested

Level 14%
Level 212%
Level 356%
Level 427%
See grade-by-grade results
Grade 390%
Grade 488%
Grade 574%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school61%
District 2947%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school83%
District 2952%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests45%61%39%83%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201845%39%
201957%54%
202249%48%
202361%64%
202465%67%
202563%78%
202661%83%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 55%1.0 mi away

  2. P.S. 132 Ralph Bunche (this school)61%

    Economic need index: 67%

  3. Economic need index: 68%1.1 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 76%0.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 78%1.2 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 79%0.6 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 77%1.0 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 76%0.5 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 70%1.2 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. P.S. 132 Ralph Bunche (this school)83%

    Economic need index: 67%

  2. Economic need index: 55%1.0 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 68%1.1 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 76%0.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 78%1.2 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 76%0.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 79%0.6 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 77%1.0 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 70%1.2 mi away

P.S. 132 Ralph Bunche vs P.S. 015 Jackie Robinson

MeasureP.S. 132 Ralph BuncheP.S. 015 Jackie Robinson
2026 reading proficient61% (-2 points vs 2025)39% (-9 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient83% (+5 points vs 2025)57% (+14 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)18.721.9
Enrollment (2025–26)283296
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)8.610.7
Family satisfaction (2026)95%95%
Principal trust (2026)99%97%
Teacher trust (2026)99%97%
Leadership (2026)98%95%
Distance between schools0.5 mi

P.S. 132 Ralph Bunche has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 015 Jackie Robinson (61% vs 39%) and higher math proficiency (83% vs 57%).

Student body

Enrollment

283 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 32 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

18.7

children in the average K–5 class; about 8.6 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

5%

was 5% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

74% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 67% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

32%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 77% Black, 1% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 67% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
98%
Disability support services
95%
Outreach
98%
Facilities
93%
Parent involvement
97%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

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Address

132-15 218 STREET

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: Laurelton, Queens
  • Address: 132-15 218 Street