Robert E Peary School: Ridgewood Success (2026 List)

About Robert E Peary School

Robert E. Peary School is a public special education campus at 16-66 Hancock Street, Ridgewood, NY 11385. The school serves students in grades PreK through 8. Total enrollment is 596 students across multiple program sites. The student-teacher ratio is 5:1, one of the lowest among public schools statewide, reflecting the intensive support structure of the program. The student population is 24% female and 76% male. State proficiency data for math and reading are not available for this campus given its specialized classification. Robert E. Peary School is a District 75 site that serves only students with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum and those with emotional or cognitive challenges as part of the larger network of best elementary school in New York options. District 75 is NYC's citywide special education network, encompassing 69 schools with students admitted regardless of home borough or attendance zone. Homes surrounding the campus commonly list near $862,000 in Ridgewood. For families whose children qualify for District 75 services, Robert E. Peary School offers specialized therapies — including occupational, physical, and speech services — within a neighborhood-located facility serving students across a wide range of needs.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%

Reading 0%

State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.

116

Full-time Teachers

5 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

596

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.21%

Asian 14.26%

Hispanic 44.97%

Black 27.85%

Two+ Races 1.17%

Native Am. 3.02%

White

7.21%

Asian

14.26%

Hispanic

44.97%

Black

27.85%

Two+ Races

1.17%

Native Am.

3.02%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 596

24.33%

145 Female

75.67%

451 Male

Student Population

596 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

313 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Robert E Peary School Contact Information

Address

16-66 HANCOCK ST, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385

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Phone

(718) 456-7588

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Website

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/schools/Q075

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

PS 128Q (Robert E. Peary) is proud of their community involvement with the “Peary Parents” volunteer program. The campus will be celebrating their bilingual programs and students’ bilingual literacy accomplishments in May 2026. The school is getting ready for the May 2 Climate Action Day with water conservation projects in the community. As the school year comes to a close, teachers are getting ready for the 5th grade graduation celebration and Memorial Day remembrance assembly.

FAQ

Q1. Does Robert E. Peary School provide STEM activities?

Ans. Students participate in robotics, coding and science-based classroom projects that promote experiential learning opportunities.

Q2. Are leadership opportunities available at Robert E. Peary School?

Ans. Leadership opportunities such as student council and peer mentoring help students develop responsibility and teamwork.

Q3. Does Robert E. Peary School organize family nights?

Ans. The school holds science fairs, literacy nights and community events that promote strong parent involvement.

Q4. What technology resources are available at Robert E. Peary School?

Ans. Daily teaching includes the use of interactive classroom tools, laptops and digital learning platforms.

Q5. Does Robert E. Peary School provide art enrichment?

Ans. Students participate in visual arts and theatre activities to develop skills of creativity and self-expression.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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