We're an elementary school located in NYC School District 3, serving 413 students from Pre-K to 5th Grade. Our principal, Dr. Donny Lopez, has been at PS 163 for more than a decade. We have a high-performing staff, with 73% of teachers having 3+ years of experience. Our student body is diverse, with their families representing many countries. Learn more about us

Enrichment programs

In addition to core curricula, vibrant enrichment programming is a hallmark of a PS 163 education. Our deep commitment to the arts is shown in music, visual art, and dance/movement instruction our students receive weekly. Thanks to our parents’ support and participation through the PS 163 PTA, we provide many additional enrichment classes during the school day throughout the school year. Learn more about our enrichment programs

Academics

Outstanding academics are the foundation of PS 163. Our teachers bring to life literacy, math, and social studies curricula and give our students a solid grounding in science and technology. Our 4 differentiated programs meet the needs of individual learners and their families exactly where they are. Learn more about academics

Dual Language

Renowned as one of the very best in Manhattan, the Dual Language (DL) Spanish Program at PS 163 immerses children in two languages starting in Pre-K, with all subjects taught in both languages, usually alternating between days. Classes are balanced between English-dominant, Spanish-dominant, and bilingual children, which enables them to learn not only from their teachers but from each other as well. Learn more about our dual language program