PS 170

Bronx, New York · Grades PreK to 2 · New York City Geographic District # 9

Public school

About PS 170

PS 170 is a public school in Bronx, New York, serving pre-K through grade 2. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 147 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. With about 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.3 students per teacher. There are 769 other schools within 5 miles. New York City Geographic District # 9 runs 69 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city.

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School facts

Address	1598 Townsend Ave, Bronx, NY 10452
Phone	(718) 583-0662
School district	New York City Geographic District # 9
Grades	PreK to 2
Students (2024-25)	147
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	13
Students per teacher	11.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Bronx County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008600728). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 170 serve?

PS 170 serves pre-K through grade 2.

How many students attend PS 170?

PS 170 reported 147 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 170?

About 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 147 students and 13 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 170 a public or charter school?

PS 170 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 170 in?

PS 170 is part of New York City Geographic District # 9. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-9/

Where is PS 170 located?

PS 170 is at 1598 Townsend Ave, Bronx, NY 10452. The phone number is (718) 583-0662.

How many other schools are near PS 170?

There are 769 other schools within 5 miles of PS 170 in our directory.