School Overview
P.S. 29 John M. Harrigan, located in the historic Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, the school places a significant emphasis on a holistic approach to education. It is widely recognized for its robust arts and enrichment programs, which are frequently supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that helps fund initiatives ranging from music and dance to specialized classroom resources.

Academically, P.S. 29 is known for maintaining high standards while fostering an inclusive environment that values social-emotional learning alongside core curriculum subjects. The school has a diverse student body and is frequently praised for its dedicated teaching staff and focus on critical thinking and inquiry-based learning. As a fixture of the Cobble Hill community, it is often viewed as a cornerstone of the neighborhood, balancing traditional academic rigor with a creative, supportive atmosphere that encourages students to engage deeply with both their local community and the broader world.
708
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 29 JOHN M HARRIGAN
Demographic Student Count
White487
Hispanic81
Black6
Asian50
Two or More83
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    487 (68.8%)
  • Two or More
    83 (11.7%)
  • Hispanic
    81 (11.4%)
  • Asian
    50 (7.1%)
  • Black
    6 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Phone: (718)330-9277
Website: http://www.ps29brooklyn.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 121
Grade 1 107
Grade 2 118
Grade 3 119
Grade 4 105
Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 29 JOHN M HARRIGAN
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten36
Kindergarten121
Grade 1107
Grade 2118
Grade 3119
Grade 4105
Grade 5102
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 29 JOHN M HARRIGAN
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36551.6%
Male34348.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)