P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman

P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman (05M154) is a public school in District 5, Harlem, Manhattan, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2025, 41% of tested students were proficient in ELA and 46% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 184 students in 2024–25 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 17.7 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

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

Locations (1)

P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman
250 W 127th St, New York, NY 10027, USA
Manhattan, Harlem

What the numbers say

2025 ELA proficiency is 41%, lower than most NYC elementary schools. Average class size is 17.7, about typical for district and NYC elementary schools. 2025 Math proficiency is 46%, about typical for district and NYC elementary schools.

School Quality

At a glance

Grades served
pre-K, K–5
Enrollment (2024–25)
184
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)
17.7
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)
10.0

Test results

YearSubjectProficientStudents tested
2025ELA41%76
2025Math46%79
2024ELA34%77
2024Math39%83
2023ELA41%79
2023Math47%83
2022ELA29%82
2022Math24%82
2019ELA35%120
2019Math27%121
2018ELA17%123
2018Math13%129

Proficiency means Level 3 or above.

Families and climate (2025)

Family satisfaction
95%
Principal trust
98%
Teacher trust
98%
Leadership
98%
IEP services
93%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
95%
Parent involvement
93%
Survey response rate
100%

Students

Poverty
>95%
Economic need index
93%
Students with disabilities
30%
English language learners
14%
Asian
1%
Black
63%
Hispanic
32%
White
3%
Multiracial
1%
Female
51%
Male
49%

How to apply

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

NYC DOE · 2024–25

School zone

P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman vs Teachers College Community School

MeasureP.S. 154 Harriet TubmanTeachers College Community School
2025 ELA proficient41% (+7 pp vs 2024)63% (+10 pp vs 2024)
2025 Math proficient46% (+7 pp vs 2024)66% (+6 pp vs 2024)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)17.717.7
Enrollment (2024–25)184298
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.012.9
Family satisfaction95%94%
Principal trust98%93%
Teacher trust98%97%
Leadership98%96%
Distance between schools0.26 mi

P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman has lower ELA proficiency than Teachers College Community School (41% vs 63%) and lower Math proficiency (46% vs 66%).

Nearby schools

SchoolELAMathClass sizeDistance
Teachers College Community School63%66%17.70.3 mi
P.S. 129 John H. Finley38%28%13.70.3 mi
P.S. 092 Mary McLeod Bethune49%64%17.50.3 mi
P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche81%81%19.50.4 mi
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet36%43%18.20.4 mi
P.S. 036 Margaret Douglas47%42%140.4 mi
P.S. 133 Fred R Moore49%56%13.80.5 mi
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos44%40%17.20.5 mi

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Which grades does this school serve?

pre-K, K–5

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

What was the 2025 ELA proficiency?

41%

What was the 2025 Math proficiency?

46%

What is the average class size?

17.7 students in K–5 (2025–26).

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Location: Harlem, Manhattan
  • Address: 250 W 127th St, New York, NY 10027, USA