PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH

PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 563 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 163, also known as the Alfred E. Smith School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to a well-rounded academic experience. It emphasizes a progressive approach to education, prioritizing project-based learning, critical thinking, and the social-emotional development of its students, often fostering an environment that encourages parental involvement and active collaboration between families and staff.

Beyond its core curriculum, PS 163 is celebrated for its robust enrichment programs, which typically include offerings in the arts, music, and physical education. The school benefits from its vibrant neighborhood setting, often utilizing the local community as an extension of the classroom. With a dedicated PTA that supports various initiatives and extracurricular activities, PS 163 maintains a reputation as a stable, nurturing, and academically rigorous institution that focuses on cultivating both the intellectual and personal growth of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH at (212) 678-2854 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.