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Est. 1898

P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon

PS 165 — Upper West Side, NYC

A compassionate, innovative elementary education where every child is seen, challenged, and celebrated.

Pre-K through 5th grade • Leader in Me Lighthouse School • A true community where families, teachers, and students grow together.

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About Our School

Where every child belongs.

Founded in 1898, P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon serves Pre-K through 5th grade with a rigorous, broad curriculum that meets every learner where they are. From our dual language Spanish program to our unique ceramics studio with onsite kiln, we nurture creativity, critical thinking, and leadership in every student.

Our mission is to cultivate students who are respectful, responsible, reflective, and ready to lead. At P.S. 165, we believe education is a partnership—one where families, teachers, and the community come together to help every child reach their full potential.

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1898
Founded
in NYC
5
Grades
Pre-K–5
1
Onsite kiln
(only DOE elementary)
100%
Students in
leadership roles

What We Offer

Our Programs

A well-rounded education where every student thrives.

Leader in Me

As a Lighthouse School, we empower every student to develop leadership skills through goal-setting, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving.

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Arts & Ceramics

Our visual arts program includes the only DOE elementary ceramics studio with an onsite kiln, where students create hands-on projects from clay to glazed masterpieces.

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STEM & Robotics

From coding in our computer lab to LEGO League in 5th grade, students engage in hands-on STEM activities that build creativity, teamwork, and future-ready skills.

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Upcoming Events

School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.

A live events calendar, right here.

Your Google Calendar syncs straight into the site — tours, PTA meetings, and key dates update automatically, no re-typing. We wire this up when you come aboard.

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children's future.

Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.