PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY

PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY 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 582 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 63, known as The Author’s Academy, is a public elementary school located in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx, serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is deeply committed to literacy, as reflected in its name; it emphasizes a rigorous academic environment where students are encouraged to find their voices through reading, writing, and critical thinking. By fostering a culture of expression, the school aims to equip children with the foundational communication skills necessary for long-term academic success.

Beyond its focus on literacy, PS 63 is dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive community for its diverse student body. The school frequently engages families through collaborative programs and maintains a focus on social-emotional learning to ensure that students feel safe, valued, and empowered. With a mission to prepare young learners for middle school and beyond, The Author’s Academy integrates structured classroom instruction with character-building initiatives to help students grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.

For more information, contact PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY at (718) 589-3058 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.