Very Good
#1166 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
PS 163 Alfred E Smith
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 3 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
163 W 97TH ST, New York, NY 10025
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 163 Alfred E Smith score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 163 Alfred E Smith sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,195
Median home value
$1,125,200
Median rent
$2,009/mo
College educated
68.8%
Homeownership
30.7%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basis Independent ManhattanPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Guidepost Montessori Columbus SquarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.1 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| The Studio SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| PS 333 Manhattan School for ChildrenEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 3
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #21 of 42
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 163 Alfred E Smith is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 163 Alfred E Smith
PS 163 Alfred E Smith is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 524 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,166 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 163 Alfred E Smith
What grades does PS 163 Alfred E Smith serve?
PS 163 Alfred E Smith serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 163 Alfred E Smith?
PS 163 Alfred E Smith has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 163 Alfred E Smith?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 163 Alfred E Smith is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 163 Alfred E Smith rank in NY?
PS 163 Alfred E Smith ranks #1,166 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 163 Alfred E Smith's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 163 Alfred E Smith has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 163 Alfred E Smith?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 163 Alfred E Smith has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 163 Alfred E Smith a charter school?
No, PS 163 Alfred E Smith is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 163 Alfred E Smith a Title I school?
No, PS 163 Alfred E Smith is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 163 Alfred E Smith?
66.4% of students at PS 163 Alfred E Smith qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (212) 678-2854
- Area population (ZIP 10025)
- 93,223
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10025; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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