PS 173

PS 173 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 484 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, PS 173 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 173, also known as the Fresh Creek School, is a public elementary school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated at 306 Fort Washington Avenue. It is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 6, which encompasses a diverse and vibrant section of Upper Manhattan.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. PS 173 emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering social-emotional growth, often incorporating enrichment programs and extracurricular activities to engage students. Like many schools in the area, it serves as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a focus on parental involvement and fostering strong partnerships between families, educators, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student success.

For more information, contact PS 173 at (212) 927-7850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.