PS 173

New York, New York · Grades PreK to 8 · New York City Geographic District # 6

Public school

About PS 173

PS 173 is a public school in New York, New York, serving pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 597 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in New York. With about 45.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.2 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District # 6 runs 45 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Within 5 miles there are 747 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	306 Ft Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
Phone	(212) 927-7850
School district	New York City Geographic District # 6
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	597
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	45.1
Students per teacher	13.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008302609). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Incarnation SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8New York · 0.2 mi PS 115 Alexander HumboldtPublic · Grades PreK to 5New York · 0.3 mi School in the Square Public Charter SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 9New York · 0.3 mi Castle Bridge SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5New York · 0.3 mi PS 128 AudubonPublic · Grades PreK to 5New York · 0.3 mi IS 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8New York · 0.4 mi PS 132 Juan Pablo DuartePublic · Grades K to 5New York · 0.5 mi Dos Puentes Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5New York · 0.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 173 serve?

PS 173 serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend PS 173?

PS 173 reported 597 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 173?

About 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 597 students and 45.1 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 173 a public or charter school?

PS 173 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 173 in?

PS 173 is part of New York City Geographic District # 6. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-6/

Where is PS 173 located?

PS 173 is at 306 Ft Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033. The phone number is (212) 927-7850.

How many other schools are near PS 173?

There are 747 other schools within 5 miles of PS 173 in our directory.