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PS 63 Author's Academy

Bronx, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 9

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About PS 63 Author's Academy

PS 63 Author's Academy serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Bronx, New York. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 381 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. With about 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.1 students per teacher. 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. Families comparing options will find 796 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1260 Franklin Ave, Bronx, NY 10456
Phone	(718) 589-3058
School district	New York City Geographic District # 9
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	381
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29
Students per teacher	13.1
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 360008605561). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 63 Author's Academy serve?

PS 63 Author's Academy serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 63 Author's Academy?

PS 63 Author's Academy reported 381 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 63 Author's Academy?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 381 students and 29 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 63 Author's Academy a public or charter school?

PS 63 Author's Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 63 Author's Academy in?

PS 63 Author's Academy 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 63 Author's Academy located?

PS 63 Author's Academy is at 1260 Franklin Ave, Bronx, NY 10456. The phone number is (718) 589-3058.

How many other schools are near PS 63 Author's Academy?

There are 796 other schools within 5 miles of PS 63 Author's Academy in our directory.