PS 163 ARTHUR A SCHOMBERG

PS 163 ARTHUR A SCHOMBERG is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 476 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 45 teachers, PS 163 ARTHUR A SCHOMBERG has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

P.S. 163, also known as the Arthur A. Schomburg School, is a public elementary school located in the Mount Hope neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, a renowned historian, writer, and activist who was a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance and a dedicated collector of African diasporic literature and art. By bearing his name, the school emphasizes a commitment to cultural awareness and the importance of historical legacy within its educational mission.

The school operates as part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 10 and focuses on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. P.S. 163 prioritizes foundational academic skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop character and community responsibility. Through its curriculum and extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, positioning itself as a cornerstone of the Webster Avenue community.

For more information, contact PS 163 ARTHUR A SCHOMBERG at (718) 584-3045 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.