Ps 173

PS 173 is an elementary school located in New York, NY, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 566 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #6, which is ranked 642 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 173 has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools over the past several years, indicating a persistent challenge in academic achievement. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranged from 19.05% (7th grade) to 55.1% (4th grade), compared to the district's 43.44%-53.56% and the state's 50.86%-56.61%. In math, the proficiency rates at PS 173 ranged from 28.95% (6th grade) to 70.37% (8th grade), while the district and state had higher averages. The school's performance on science assessments is also below the district and state, with 5th-grade proficiency rates around 39-40% compared to the district's 40.89% and the state's 45.02%.

The nearby schools in the same district generally perform at a similar or slightly higher level compared to PS 173, but still struggle with low academic achievement overall. For instance, PS 48 PO Michael J Buczek and PS 115 Alexander Humboldt have slightly higher proficiency rates in ELA and math compared to PS 173, but still lag behind the district and state averages. The charter schools in the area, such as Whin Music Community Charter School, School in the Square Public Charter School, and KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School, generally outperform PS 173 and the other district schools, but still have room for improvement.