Is P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith a good school?

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith has an overall score of 72/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 54% proficiency in ELA and 53% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith serve?

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 517 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith?

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith offer?

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith offers a Dual Language program, Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith located?

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith is located at 163 WEST 97 STREET, New York, NY in District 3.

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith rated 72/100 in Manhattan, District 3. ELA proficiency: 54%. Math proficiency: 53%. 517 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 03M163
District: 3
Borough: Manhattan
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 517
Overall score: 72/100
ELA proficiency: 54%
Math proficiency: 53%
Address: 163 WEST 97 STREET, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses286

Response rate78%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate is among the highest published topics (100/100). IEP Service Satisfaction sits lower (87/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 95 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 96 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 97 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	100	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	98	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	92	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	95	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	87	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Leadership	96	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	89	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	96	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 03M163

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses41

Response rate85%

Published topics27 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate is among the highest published topics (100/100). Preventing Bullying sits lower (51/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 79 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 78 / 100
Early Childhood Instruction: 91 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	89	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	100	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	100	90–100 · Higher end
Classroom Behavior	69	0–69 · Lower end
Conflict Resolution	76	70–89 · Middle band
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	91	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	91	90–100 · Higher end
Guidance	88	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Learning Environment	95	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	75	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	79	70–89 · Middle band
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	78	70–89 · Middle band
Preventing Bullying	51	0–69 · Lower end
Program Coherence	80	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Professional Development	75	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Student Discussion	69	0–69 · Lower end
Safety	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	75	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	91	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	83	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Core Instruction	86	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher Influence	65	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Principal Trust	81	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Teacher Trust	85	70–89 · Middle band
Two-Way Communication	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 03M163

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled