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Ps 163 Alfred E Smith

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Ps 163 Alfred E Smith ranks 1176 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1176^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of New York elementary schools

Summary

PS 163 Alfred E. Smith is an elementary school located in New York City's District 3, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade with a total enrollment of 524 students.

PS 163 Alfred E. Smith has demonstrated strong academic performance, with a significant percentage of students proficient or better in the New York State Assessments for English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math were higher than the New York City District 3 and New York state averages, indicating that it is outperforming its local and state counterparts. The school's performance has been particularly strong in the 2020-2021 school year, with proficiency rates in ELA and Math reaching as high as 86.36% and 84.21%, respectively.

While PS 163 Alfred E. Smith's overall performance is strong, the school faces some challenges in supporting its English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with special needs, as their rankings are in the lower half of New York elementary schools. However, the school's White and Asian student populations have consistently ranked in the top quartile of New York elementary schools, and its African American and Hispanic students have also shown strong performance, with their rankings improving over the years. When compared to other nearby schools in District 3, PS 163 Alfred E. Smith generally outperforms its counterparts, though schools like PS 9 Sarah Anderson and PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science have consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New York.

466

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$34,901

Per pupil spending ?

67.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

163 W 97th St
New York, NY 10025-6453

(212) 678-2854

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.2%

African American:

14.4%

White:

13.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the New York median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 31 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg69%

New York avg55%

1,176^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 19Elementary Schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3

507^th of 874New York City Geographic District # 3 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	1176 of 2445	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.1	751 of 2445	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.5	553 of 2439	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	367 of 2434	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	89.1	145 of 2201	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	78.8	450 of 2413	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	78.6	423 of 2395	82.3%	★★★★☆
2017	79.3	410 of 2386	82.8%	★★★★☆
2016	79.2	407 of 2366	82.8%	★★★★☆
2015	80.6	390 of 2352	83.4%	★★★★☆
2014	87.2	204 of 2345	91.3%	★★★★★
2013	76.5	450 of 2325	80.6%	★★★★☆
2012	68.5	760 of 2320	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.2	907 of 2286	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.7	1096 of 2263	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.7	1169 of 2257	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	53.0	1283 of 2227	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	36.3	1620 of 2219	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	39.8	1570 of 2206	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	60.6	326 of 928	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.0	240 of 927	74.1%	★★★★☆
2023	80.6	120 of 857	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	154 of 936	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	60.0	271 of 891	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.9	213 of 948	77.5%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2018	80.4	76 of 601	87.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	48.2	471 of 1117	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.1	695 of 1066	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.8	761 of 1001	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	65.1	152 of 860	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	77 of 938	91.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	1246 of 2409	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	68.9	649 of 2413	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	74.6	544 of 2403	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	81.0	374 of 2401	84.4%	★★★★☆
2021	89.0	103 of 1955	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	70.7	630 of 2357	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	73.2	542 of 2338	76.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	49.6	726 of 1569	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	590 of 1531	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.2	313 of 1429	78.1%	★★★★☆
2022	82.2	162 of 1503	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	72.0	170 of 818	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	64.4	348 of 1315	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	332 of 1392	76.1%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	43.5	408 of 792	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.6	452 of 766	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.2	426 of 637	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	68.9	132 of 622	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	49.5	253 of 570	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.3	194 of 730	73.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	41.8	1163 of 2098	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.0	798 of 2078	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.1	634 of 2041	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.5	399 of 2099	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	83.6	156 of 1678	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	51.3	844 of 2032	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.1	571 of 2045	72.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	52.2	1113 of 2407	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.1	907 of 2411	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.4	555 of 2400	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.6	356 of 2400	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	83.2	237 of 1961	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	81.0	379 of 2358	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	80.4	358 of 2340	84.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2018	84.0	31 of 202	84.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	32.8	1423 of 2134	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.5	1056 of 2110	50.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.4	707 of 2016	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.8	366 of 2031	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	58.1	494 of 1859	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	361 of 1941	81.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	78.5	263 of 1402	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	90.1	74 of 1392	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	81.0	215 of 1337	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	82.7	162 of 1399	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	83.0	131 of 1224	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	95.5	12 of 1338	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	90.7	38 of 1408	97.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2018)87th percentile+5 vs school

Multi-racial (2018)85th percentile~ school

White (2025)81st percentile+29 vs school

African American (2025)65th percentile+13 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)58th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)54th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)54th percentile~ school

Homeless (2025)48th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)48th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)45th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)33rd percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts57%+3 vs state

Math56%~ state avg

Science44%~ state avg

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by a parent
Thursday, March 19, 2026

I am grateful that we got into PS 163. They have a strong dual language program, lots of arts and enrichment opportunities, and a growing PTA that is helping to establish a vibrant community. But, above all of that, as a former teacher, I've never seen a group of teachers so dedicated to the craft. My son is so lucky to have teachers that are experts in pedagogy and just simply love what they do. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 9, 2026

My experience at PS 163 has been incredibly positive. The sense of community here is truly special — families know each other, support one another, and there’s a genuine feeling that everyone wants the best for all of the kids, not just their own.

One of the things we appreciate most is the stability of the teaching staff. Many of the teachers have been at the school for years, which speaks volumes about the culture and leadership. That tenure creates consistency and deep expertise in the classroom.

The leadership is transparent and communicative, and we always feel informed about what’s happening at the school. As parents, we’re welcomed into the building regularly, have access to classrooms, and are encouraged to be involved. It doesn’t feel like we’re on the outside looking in — we feel like true partners in our child’s education.

We’re grateful to be part of this community. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)					NY State Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith	Public	PK, KG-5	163 W 97th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 678-2854	466	40	11.6	67.4%	61 (13.1%)	67 (14.4%)	299 (64.2%)	23 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	51.3	1176^th of 2445 public elementary schools	51.9%		66.1	751^st of 2445 public elementary schools	69.3%	425						42.2	60.0	64.8				57.5	58.0	52.8			44.3	$34,901	$2,851	$32,051
Ps 333 Manhattan School For Children	Public	K-8	154 W 93rd St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 222-1450	438	45	9.7	55.0%	132 (30.1%)	73 (16.7%)	182 (41.6%)	18 (4.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.6%)	62.3	887^th of 2445 public elementary schools	63.7%		79.8	432^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	82.3%	455				16.2	39.4	87.1	58.7	75.6	43.3	60.0	54.1	90.6	52.2	60.5	37.5	39.3	48.7	$41,006	$2,565	$38,441
Ps 75 Emily Dickinson	Public	K-5	735 West End Ave	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 866-5400	453	71	6.3	67.3%	100 (22.1%)	65 (14.3%)	252 (55.6%)	15 (3.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.5%)	53.9	1092^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	55.3%		62	856^th of 2445 public elementary schools	65.0%	236						56.3	76.0	55.2				55.1	73.6	48.4			38.7	$54,392	$3,163	$51,230
Ps 145 Bloomingdale School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	150 W 105th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 678-2857	490	36	13.6	75.9%	140 (28.6%)	94 (19.2%)	229 (46.7%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.0%)	25.4	1911^th of 2445 public elementary schools	21.8%		30.3	1737^th of 2445 public elementary schools	29.0%	174						38.6	33.3	48.2				44.4	52.2	36.8			24.5	$35,137	$3,163	$31,975
Ps 84 Lillian Weber	Public	PK, KG-5	32 W 92nd St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 799-2534	685	41	16.6	34.0%	344 (50.2%)	69 (10.1%)	206 (30.1%)	16 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.9%)	81.9	372^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	84.8%		75.5	523^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	78.6%	151						77.1	73.2	78.2				77.4	70.1	75.9			69.1	$29,743	$2,087	$27,656
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science (The)	Public	K-5	132 W 89th St	New York	10024	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 678-2829	607	37	16.4	19.4%	319 (52.6%)	28 (4.6%)	99 (16.3%)	79 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (13.3%)	96	57^th of 2445 public elementary schools	97.7%		97.1	40^th of 2445 public elementary schools	98.4%	17						91.2	93.5	91.9				96.2	91.6	92.1			87.4	$24,931	$1,713	$23,218
Ps 165 Robert E Simon	Public	PK, KG-5	234 W 109th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 678-2873	448	32	14.1	56.0%	127 (28.3%)	60 (13.4%)	201 (44.9%)	40 (8.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	45.3	1318^th of 2445 public elementary schools	46.1%		52.5	1094^th of 2445 public elementary schools	55.3%	224						48.3	58.7	63.2				49.2	54.0	42.7			45.6	$32,274	$3,590	$28,684
Success Academy Charter School-Upper West	Public, Charter	K-8	145 W 84th St-2nd Fl	New York	10024	New York County	Success Academy Charter School-Upper West	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 274-1580	1,002			56.3%	177 (17.7%)	191 (19.1%)	372 (37.1%)	198 (19.8%)	22 (2.2%)	3 (0.3%)	39 (3.9%)	97.9	10^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.6%		98.6	9^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.6%	1	92.2	100.0	64.8	98.6		94.6	91.6	96.6	95.6	100.0		96.4	97.2	97.0	96.7	98.8	92.6	$17,949	$00	$17,949
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson	Public	PK, KG-5	100 W 84th St	New York	10024	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 678-2812	529	36	14.6	14.6%	324 (61.2%)	13 (2.5%)	82 (15.5%)	46 (8.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (11.7%)	93.3	121^st of 2445 public elementary schools	95.1%		95.6	73^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	97.0%	48						79.3	90.5	92.5				89.3	86.5	88.2			85.3	$29,348	$1,511	$27,836
Stem Institute Of Manhattan	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	240 W 113th St	New York	10026	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	Yes	No	Yes	(212) 678-2898	140	18	7.8	95.0%	3 (2.1%)	75 (53.6%)	55 (39.3%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	19.7	2090^th of 2445 public elementary schools	14.5%		28.7	1780^th of 2445 public elementary schools	27.2%	310						36.4	35.0	37.5				30.0	20.0	75.0			25.0	$53,505	$4,981	$48,524

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 163 Alfred E Smith

What is the racial makeup of Ps 163 Alfred E Smith?

Students at Ps 163 Alfred E Smith are 64% Hispanic, 14% African American, 13% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Is Ps 163 Alfred E Smith a good school?

Ps 163 Alfred E Smith ranks 1176^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ps 163 Alfred E Smith?

In the 2024-25 school year, 466 students attended Ps 163 Alfred E Smith.

What district is Ps 163 Alfred E Smith in?

New York City Geographic District # 3

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