PS 63 Old South

PS 63 Old South serves 1,006 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Ozone Park, Queens. This elementary school maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1 with 62 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for personalized attention in its classrooms. Academically, PS 63 Old South demonstrates solid performance in English Language Arts, with 61% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels.

Mathematics shows room for growth, with 48% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school ranks in the 52nd percentile among New York elementary schools, positioning it in the middle tier of the state's educational landscape. The school draws families from a stable residential community where the median household income reaches $84,419 and home values average $669,800.

With a relatively low poverty rate of 10.9%, the neighborhood provides a supportive environment for learning, though only 26% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Located on Sutter Avenue in this densely populated area of Queens, PS 63 Old South serves as an integral part of a diverse urban community. The school's large enrollment reflects the neighborhood's family-oriented character, where parents seek quality public education options within New York City's expansive school system.