PS 173
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 6 · Grades PK-8
1,871st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
PS 173 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 173 1,871st 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 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
PS 173 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 173 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 566 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.6% | 88.0% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 3.6% | 3.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near PS 173
Typical home value $590K in zip 10033 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 173
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4PS 115 Alexander HumboldtNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.3 mi away1,517th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 55% - 4School in the Square Public Charter SchoolSchool in the Square Public Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,400th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 46% - 3PS 128 AudubonNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.3 mi away1,642nd of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 41% - 5Castle Bridge SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.3 mi away1,394th of 2,326
- 5PS 132 Juan Pablo DuarteNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.5 mi away1,195th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 64% - 7Dos Puentes Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.5 mi away813th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 68% - 2PS 8 Luis BelliardNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.5 mi away2,060th of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 35% - 6KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter SchoolKIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter969th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 173 in?
PS 173 is part of the New York City Geographic District # 6 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 173 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 173 1,871st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 20% 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 173?
Hispanic 88%, Black 4%, White 4%, Asian 3% (566 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 173 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10033 is $590K 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.