P.S. 183 Stevenson
PS 183 — Upper East Side, NYC
A inclusive, award-winning elementary school where every child is seen, challenged, and cared for.
Pre-K – Grade 5 • 60+ international students • A community that takes care of each other.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Founded in 1923, P.S. 183 is a National Blue Ribbon public elementary school serving Pre-K through Grade 5 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Our child-centered programs—from hydroponics science labs to RULER social-emotional learning—equip students with the academic and interpersonal skills to thrive in middle school and beyond.
We believe in taking care of each other, valuing diverse perspectives, and fostering a community where every child feels respected, curious, and empowered to make a difference.
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What We Offer
Our Programs
A rigorous, whole-child education grounded in the Science of Reading and hands-on learning.
Literacy & Science of Reading
Our PK-5 literacy program blends phonics (UFLI, Heggerty) with knowledge-building curricula like Wit & Wisdom, ensuring every child reads with confidence and curiosity.
Explore CurriculumHydroponics Lab
Our state-of-the-art hydroponics lab—funded by a city grant—lets students grow plants year-round while studying sustainability, ecosystems, and hands-on science.
Visit the LabSocial-Emotional Learning
Through RULER and our ‘Take Care of Each Other’ motto, students develop empathy, self-awareness, and the skills to collaborate across differences.
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