PS 165 Robert E Simon
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 3 · Grades PK-5
1,291st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
PS 165 Robert E Simon ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 165 Robert E Simon 1,291st of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 45th in 2025 — declining.
PS 165 Robert E Simon test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 165 Robert E Simon students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 425 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.0% | 47.5% | ▼ 22.5 pts | |
| White | 9.8% | 27.1% | ▲ 17.3 pts | |
| Black | 15.6% | 13.4% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 8.7% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near PS 165 Robert E Simon
Typical home value $1.09M in zip 10025 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 165 Robert E Simon
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3PS 145 Bloomingdale School (The)New York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.2 mi away1,737th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 45% - 2STEM Institute of ManhattanNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.5 mi away1,987th of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 34% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 4Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 4 · 0.5 mi away · charter68th of 2,326
ELA 88% · Math 97% - 6PS 163 Alfred E SmithNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.6 mi away1,125th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 56% - 4PS 180 Hugo NewmanNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.6 mi away1,463rd of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 43% - 6PS 75 Emily DickinsonNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 0.7 mi away975th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 59% - 6New York French-American Charter SchoolNew York French-American Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,132nd of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 50% - 4PS 36 Margaret DouglasNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.7 mi away1,622nd of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 165 Robert E Simon in?
PS 165 Robert E Simon is part of the New York City Geographic District # 3 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 165 Robert E Simon a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 165 Robert E Simon 1,291st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 165 Robert E Simon?
Hispanic 48%, White 27%, Black 13%, Asian 9% (425 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 165 Robert E Simon cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10025 is $1.09M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.