Is P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon a good school?

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon has an overall score of 78/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 53% proficiency in ELA and 45% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon serve?

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon serves students in grades PK-8 with approximately 436 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon?

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon 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. 165 Robert E. Simon offer?

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon offers a District Gifted & Talented program, a Dual Language program, Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon located?

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon is located at 234 WEST 109 STREET, New York, NY in District 3.

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon rated 78/100 in Manhattan, District 3. ELA proficiency: 53%. Math proficiency: 45%. 436 students enrolled in grades PK-8. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 03M165
District: 3
Borough: Manhattan
Grade band: PK-8
Enrollment: 436
Overall score: 78/100
ELA proficiency: 53%
Math proficiency: 45%
Address: 234 WEST 109 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. 165 Robert E. Simon

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

Responses273

Response rate62%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Strong Relationships is among the highest published topics (100/100). Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate sits lower (88/100). 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: 98 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	88	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	95	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	99	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	95	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	94	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	99	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	94	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	99	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	90	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 03M165

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon

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

Responses33

Response rate87%

Published topics23 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Outreach to Parents is among the highest published topics (100/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (73/100). 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: 89 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 96 / 100
Early Childhood Instruction: 89 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	89	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	73	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	82	70–89 · Middle band
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	89	70–89 · Middle band
Early Childhood Instruction	89	70–89 · Middle band
Guidance	82	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Learning Environment	94	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	90	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	89	70–89 · Middle band
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	96	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	76	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	93	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	87	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Student Discussion	75	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	83	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	92	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	94	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	97	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	73	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	86	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Teacher Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 03M165

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

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled