Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Take Care of Each Other
School Rankings
P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
58%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson's ranking?
P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson is ranked #95 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson often compared to?
P.s. 183 Robert L Stevensonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson?
541 students attend P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson?
P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson offer ?
P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson part of?
P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Ps183 is the best school you will ever go to! All the kids are kind. The teachers are amazing.
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