The coed school P.S. 165, also known as Robert E. Simon School, serves approximately 380 students annually from prekindergarten through fifth grade. The student-teacher ratio is 11-to-1, and the school's building on 109th Street contains 59 classrooms.
The school is named after a longtime Manhattan real estate figure who pioneered the development of planned communities around the nation. The curriculum focuses on helping students develop the skills they need to be successful academically, emotionally and socially.
P.S. 165 works with the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project and offers a Literacy Hub that welcomes parents, the school community and neighborhood residents to “Read Together, Lead Together” events. With an on-site kiln, the school offers students artistic enrichment through ceramics classes, while the music program features a partnership with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
Extensive science and technology offerings include STEM learning initiatives and hands-on computer training. Each grade attends weekly lessons to focus on keyboard skills and research projects. Collaborating with the Urban Advantage program gives students real-world experience with institutions like zoos, botanical gardens and museums. The school’s physical education options have expanded with an E3 Sports Recess program.
P.S. 165 - Robert E. Simon
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
234 W 109th St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 3
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Aracelis Castellano-folk
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.2%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
23%
State Average
20%
Math
26%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
301:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Hispanic
47.8%
White
25.3%
Black
15.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.6%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/25/2022
The lack of socio-emotional support for problems with children in his class have not been actively addressed by the school and have progressed to the point that my child has fears about attending class and cannot productively engage with work. He does not feel safe and supported in his class by thei...
1/25/2022
My daughter currently attends PS 165, she looks forward to school daily & is excited to see her teachers and classmates. The teachers are warm, knowledgeable & easy to reach. When I reach out to the teachers they respond quickly & provide feedback. We feel fortunate to be here.
1/6/2022
My son started Pre-K in September and we are so happy with PS 165. He's learning, engaged, and every morning he wakes up excited to go to school to see his teacher and classmates. This is a very solid community of educators and parents, and I'm continually impressed with their kindness, hard work, a...
12/17/2021
My first child started at PS 165 at PreK and we had no doubts sending our younger to the same school. The school is well balanced overall and is not too big so as each classroom size. We love it warm and all teachers and staff remembering students faces and names. Homeworks are given decent amount f...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
81%
Household Income
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