CHILDREN CAN

Through a commitment to educational excellence, in a secure and supportive environment, the P.S. 129 community strives to know each child well, inspiring students to become lifelong learners with a strong sense of self-worth and respect. We facilitate scientific discovery, artistic creativity, problem-solving, and the use of technology. We respect different learning styles and encourage students to become independent thinkers and responsible citizens in a diverse world. We foster our beliefs in equity by meeting the diverse needs of our students and providing access through support, resources, and high expectations.

P.S. 129 The Patricia Larkin School Home

3 Sports Teams
12 Languages Spoken
PROSE School
8 Strong Community Partnerships
3 Bilingual Classes

Mission & Vision

Through a commitment to educational excellence, in a secure and supportive environment, the P.S. 129 community strives to know each child well, inspiring students to become lifelong learners...

Instructional Focus

Our Instructional Focus for the 2024-2025 school year is to accelerate, nurture, and advocate for individual students' academic and social-emotional growth and independence by providing explicit instruction and targeting students' needs.

Core Values

Welcome to our school! We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education.

Latest News

SUMMER RISING AT PS 129Q

We're excited to once again be partnering with the Department for Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to offer Summer Rising for all New York City Students in kindergarten through grade 8 this year! Summer Rising is a free program that connects students with fun, hands-on experiences that strengthen their academic, social, and emotional skills. Applications for 2025 programs are open now through Friday, March 28!