Needs Improvement
#4323 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 169 Robert F Kennedy
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
110 E 88TH ST, New York, NY 10128
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 336 schools in New York. Learn more
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,323 of 4,742
In New York
#324 of 346
public schools
In district
#33 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Academic performance
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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PS 169 Robert F Kennedy
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About PS 169 Robert F Kennedy
PS 169 Robert F Kennedy is a public school in New York, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 169 Robert F Kennedy serves approximately 354 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 169 Robert F Kennedy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,323 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 4.5:1 students to teachers, PS 169 Robert F Kennedy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
71% of students at PS 169 Robert F Kennedy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 169 Robert F Kennedy Compares
See how PS 169 Robert F Kennedy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
110 E 88TH ST, New York, NY 10128
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 169 Robert F Kennedy may also want to explore other schools in the area. LASCUOLA DITALIA (rated 8.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SPENCE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| DALTON SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEW YORK New York | 0.2 mi | — |
| SPENCE SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 7.3 |
| REGIS HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 7.3 |
| ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| WINDWARD SCHOOL THE - NYC New York | 0.3 mi | 6.7 |
| MARYMOUNT SCHOOL OF NY New York | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE New York | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| LA SCUOLA D'ITALIA New York | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| LASCUOLA DITALIA New York | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS New York | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 527 EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION New York | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,705
Median Home Value
$1,295,600
Median Rent
$2,648/mo
Population
59,000
College Educated
77.5%
Homeownership
32.3%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
42.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PS 94 New York, NY | 3.8 |
| EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL OF BEDFORD STUYVESANT Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| WORCESTER SCHOOL Worcester, NY | 3.9 |
| PS 140 Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 188 Bronx, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 53 Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 169 Robert F Kennedy
What grades does PS 169 Robert F Kennedy serve?
PS 169 Robert F Kennedy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend PS 169 Robert F Kennedy?
PS 169 Robert F Kennedy has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 169 Robert F Kennedy?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 169 Robert F Kennedy is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 169 Robert F Kennedy rank in NY?
PS 169 Robert F Kennedy ranks #4,323 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 169 Robert F Kennedy's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 169 Robert F Kennedy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 169 Robert F Kennedy a charter school?
No, PS 169 Robert F Kennedy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 169 Robert F Kennedy a Title I school?
No, PS 169 Robert F Kennedy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 169 Robert F Kennedy?
94.1% of students at PS 169 Robert F Kennedy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.1%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.6%
- Phone
- (212) 348-6140
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #33 of 58
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