P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson

Public · Upper East Side

P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson

PublicUpper East Side

419 East 66th Street, New York, NY 10065

212-734-7719

www.ps183.org/

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Overview

Educational philosophy

Traditional / Academic

Programs offered

Pre-K · K+

Annual tuition

Free (NYC DOE)

School continues

Through Grade 5

Total students

~540

Financial aid

Not offered

Sibling & legacy

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P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson is a highly regarded, zoned NYC public elementary school (Pre-K-Grade 5) on the Upper East Side in Community School District 2. A 2018 National Blue Ribbon School led by principal Martin Woodard, it lives by the motto "Take Care of Each Other," pairing a rigorous NYC-approved core curriculum with weekly art and music, a strong dance and cultural-partnership program (National Dance Institute, NYC Ballet), and 40+ Friday electives. Its diverse, internationally minded community speaks nearly 40 languages, and state-test proficiency sits far above citywide averages. Admission is free through NYC's MySchools system, with zoned priority for Kindergarten and separate Pre-K admissions.

Programs & Schedule

Pre-KAge 4–5

Schedule

Monday – Friday · 8:20am–2:30pm

Extended hours

Yes

Tuition

Free; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: Pre-K for All] Free full-day Pre-K for children born in 2022 (eligible Fall 2026); classes capped at 18 students with one licensed teacher plus one paraprofessional. Hours 8:20 AM-2:30 PM. Apply via NYC DOE MySchools Pre-K admissions (separate system/timeline from Kindergarten). After-school (The Imogen Foundation) available beyond the school day.

KAge 5

Schedule

Monday – Friday · 8:20am–2:35pm

Extended hours

Yes

Tuition

Free; 2026-27 rate; Free K-5 elementary. Zoned neighborhood school in Community School District 2; families must live in the P.S. 183 zone to receive a Kindergarten seat offer, and zoned residents have priority. Kindergarten sections capped at 25 students; ICT classes include a general-ed and special-ed teacher. Children born in 2021 are eligible for Fall 2026. Hours 8:20 AM-2:35 PM. Apply via NYC DOE MySchools Kindergarten admissions (separate system/timeline from Pre-K).

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This school continues through Grade 5. Enrolled students progress without reapplying.

Admissions

Pre-K application opens (est. mid-Jan)~Jan 14expected

Pre-K application deadline (est. late Feb)~Feb 26expected

Pre-K offers (est. spring)~May 19expected

Leadership

Martin Woodard

Admissions contact

LuAnn Propper

Lpropper@schools.nyc.gov

Culture & Community

Educational approach

Traditional / Academic

A zoned Upper East Side public elementary school (Pre-K-Grade 5) whose motto is "Take Care of Each Other." P.S. 183 describes itself as a learning community that treats children and adults with respect and kindness, valuing diversity, compassion and perspective-taking. It pairs a comprehensive, rigorous, NYC-approved curriculum (Phonics, Literacy, Math and Science) with a mission to develop active thinkers who discover passions and grow into future leaders. A 2018 National Blue Ribbon School, it is a highly diverse, internationally minded neighborhood school in Community School District 2.

GenderCo-ed

Cultural programs

MusicArt

Enrichment

One specialty class per daygrade-specific enrichment includes Chess, Constitution Works, Global Classroom, Math League and National Dance Institute40+ Friday electives spanning STEM and artscomputer skills (typing, coding, web design, podcasting)tennis and basketball. Cultural partnerships: One World Global Classroom, New-York Historical Society, Justice Resource Center, NYC Chess, National Dance Institute and New York City Ballet.

After-school programs

Daily after-school program run by The Imogen Foundation (IF) with multiple schedule optionsadditional after-school providers include Wingspan Arts, ChessNYC, Yorkville Sports and Drama Kids.