P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier
Grades PK-5 · 315 EAST 113 STREET · Manhattan
GAYNELL TAYLOR, Principal · 212-860-5834
ps102m.netAbout
P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier is a small elementary school in Manhattan, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. Parents consistently express high satisfaction with the school, describing it as a welcoming and nurturing environment with friendly, dedicated staff and calm students. The school is recognized for its positive climate and culture, and a strong focus on student growth and progress. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency rates are near the citywide 25th percentile, while math proficiency is below it. However, the school offers a District Gifted & Talented program, which families praise for providing an accelerated learning experience and pushing students to excel. The school emphasizes a high-quality education in a collaborative setting, fostering social-emotional development alongside academic rigor, and promoting joy and empowerment in learning.
Sources (13)
- P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier Official Data · 2023-2024
- P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier - District 4 - InsideSchools · 2024-2025
- P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier | NYC School Ratings · 2024-2025
- P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier (04M102) - NYC MySchools · 2024-2025
- P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier in New York, NY - Homes.com · 2024-2025
- Ps 102 Jacques Cartier School in New York NY - SchoolDigger · 2024-2025
- P.S. 102 - Jacques Cartier in Manhattan, NY - Niche · 2024-2025
- P.s. 102 Jacques Cartier vs. P.s. 146 Ann M Short - Compare Rankings, Test Scores and Reviews - Public School Review · 2024-2025
- Let's Take this Journey Together - PS 102 Jacques Cartier School · 2024-2025
- 04M102/EMS - 2024-25 School Quality Snapshot - New York City Public Schools · 2024-2025
- Vision and Mission Statements - PS 102 Jacques Cartier School · 2024-2025
- Parent Association (PA) - PS 102 Jacques Cartier School · 2024-2025
- ps102m.net
Academics
Coursework, class size, and academic context.
Attendance rate
96%
Avg class size (general ed)
—
Avg class size (ICT)
15.17
Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Parent survey · overall positive
88%85% response rate
Teacher survey · overall positive
67%61% response rate
Survey topics
Safety57%city 89%
- My students are safe…outside around this school.42%
- My students are safe…traveling between home and this school.40%
- My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.70%
- My students are safe…in my class(es).83%
- Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.50%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (57%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.
Bullying prevention81%city 42%
- At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.81%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.
Emotional support61%city 84%
- How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.53%
- How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.79%
- How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.60%
- How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.53%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (61%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Academic expectations90%city 87%
- In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.88%
- How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.92%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
Family outreach94%city 94%
- At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.94%
- At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.88%
- At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.87%
- At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
- School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.94%
- Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.91%
- My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.97%
- I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.99%
- My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.96%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Parent–teacher trust94%city 95%
- I feel respected by my child's teachers.96%
- Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.93%
- My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
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Rigorous Instruction
Strong Core Instruction74%city 92%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].50%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].62%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].75%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].75%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].75%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Math].88%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].75%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].88%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].75%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (74%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Quality of Student Discussion46%city 67%
- How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.27%
- How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.40%
- How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.47%
- How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.47%
- How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.67%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (46%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.
Collaborative Teachers
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction86%city 92%
- I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.81%
- I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.88%
- I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.88%
- I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.85%
- I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.93%
- I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).79%
- I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.92%
- I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.86%
- I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.100%
- I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.88%
- I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.62%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (86%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Peer Collaboration71%city 87%
- At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.62%
- At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.75%
- At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.77%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (71%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
Quality of Professional Development62%city 82%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.62%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.44%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.81%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (62%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.
School Commitment61%city 83%
- I usually look forward to each working day at this school.65%
- I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.53%
- I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.65%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (61%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Innovation and Collective Responsibility42%city 79%
- How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.35%
- How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.59%
- How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.47%
- How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.18%
- How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.53%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (42%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.
Supportive Environment
Classroom Behavior45%city 66%
- How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.44%
- How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.56%
- How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.31%
- How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.50%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (45%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Effective School Leadership
Inclusive Leadership93%city 95%
- The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.92%
- The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.94%
- The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
Instructional Leadership73%city 86%
- The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.75%
- The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.75%
- The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.94%
- The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.56%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.62%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.75%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.75%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.75%
- How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.67%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (73%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Program Coherence71%city 83%
- At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.62%
- At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.81%
- At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.69%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (71%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Teacher Influence51%city 66%
- At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.75%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.44%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.44%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.44%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.50%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (51%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Strong Family-Community Ties
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher93%city 96%
- My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5].92%
- My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.
Strong Relationships87%city 90%
- At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].87%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (87%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Parent Involvement in School71%city 71%
- Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.99%
- Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.84%
- My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].94%
- I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.7%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (71%) is their average, vs 71% citywide.
Trust
Parent-Principal Trust94%city 94%
- I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.96%
- I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).92%
- The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Teacher-Principal Trust67%city 84%
- I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.76%
- The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.76%
- The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.62%
- I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).75%
- The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.62%
- The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.75%
- The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.40%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Teacher-Teacher Trust65%city 86%
- Teachers in this school trust each other.41%
- It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.59%
- I feel respected by other teachers at this school.94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (65%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]
Operational health
Attendance
96%
Chronic absenteeism
57%
Suspension rate
1%
Teachers[7]
Teachers with 4+ years' experience
54%
Students per teacher
8:1
Teaching out of certification
18%
Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.
Student body
Race / ethnicity[4]
- Asian 3%
- Black 27%
- Hispanic 64%
- White 3%
- Multiracial 2%
School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.
Gender[4]
- Female 44%
- Male 56%
Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.
Enrollment
179
Economic Need Index
94%
Free / reduced lunch
93%
English learners
39%
Students with IEPs
21%
Admissions
2 programs. Each has its own admissions method, and each track within a program has its own seats, demand, and priority order.
3-K - School Day
Program code 04M1023K · Cycle 2024-2025
6 applicants · 23 seats last year.
| priority group | Seats | Applicants | Apps / seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| General education | 23 | 6 | — |
↳ Students who live in the zone and have a sibling at the school. | — | — | — |
↳ Other students who live in the zone. | — | — | — |
↳ Students who live in the district and have a sibling at the school. | — | — | — |
↳ Students who live outside the district and have a sibling at the school. | — | — | — |
↳ Other students who live in the district. | — | — | — |
↳ All other applicants. | — | — | — |
Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).
Pre-K - School Day
Program code 04M102PK · Cycle 2024-2025
15 applicants · 28 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.
| priority group | Seats | Applicants | Apps / seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| General education | 28 | 15 | — |
↳ Current students. | 15 | 15 | 1.00 |
↳ Students who live in the zone and have a sibling at the school. | — | — | — |
↳ Other students who live in the zone. | — | — | — |
↳ Students who live in the district and have a sibling at the school. | — | — | — |
↳ Students who live outside the district and have a sibling at the school. | — | — | — |
↳ Other students who live in the district. | — | — | — |
↳ All other applicants. | — | — | — |
Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).
How to read Apps / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.