Admissions

Why choose P.S. 83?

P.S. 83 boasts exceptionally strong school culture and academic metrics that far exceed both District 4 and citywide averages.

  • Academic Performance: While District 4 averages hover around 41% proficiency in Math and 48% in Reading across all students, P.S. 83 is a massive outlier for success. According to the latest School Quality Reports, 77% of P.S. 83 elementary students scored a 3 or 4 on the state math exam, and 74% scored a 3 or 4 on the reading exam.
  • Teacher Satisfaction & Culture: According to the 2024-2025 NYC School Survey:
    • 91% of P.S. 83 teachers say the principal is an effective manager (compared to the 86% citywide average).
    • 95% of teachers say they would recommend this school to other families.
  • Attendance: The school maintains an impressive 89% average daily attendance rate.
  • P.S. 83 is listed by the NYC DOE as Fully Accessible, making it an inclusive choice for students and family members with mobility needs.

If a family is looking for a deeply nurturing, fully accessible elementary environment with outstanding early-grade test scores, P.S. 83 is the superior choice.

New Student Registration

 

What to Bring

When you come to register please bring your child with you. You must bring:

  • Child's birth certificate, passport, or record of baptism which includes the date of birth, or other official document of age
  • Immunization records
  • Latest report card/transcript (if available)
  • Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or 504 Accommodation Plan (if applicable and available)

 

Proof of Address

Proof of address which may be verified by any two of the following containing the address of residence:

  • A lease agreement, deed or mortgage statement for the residence;
  • A residential utility bill (gas or electric) in the resident's name issued by a utility company (e.g., National Grid or Con Edison), must be dated within the past 60 days;
  • A bill for cable television services provided to the residence; must include the name of the parent and the address of the residence and be dated within the past 60 days;
  • Documentation or letter on letterhead from a federal, state, or local government agency, including the IRS, the City Housing Authority, Human Resources Administration, the Administration for Children's Services (ACS), or an ACS subcontractor or the federal Office of Refugee Settlement, indicating the resident's name and address, must be dated within the past 60 days;
  • A current property tax bill for the residence;
  • A water bill for the residence dated within the past 90 days;
  • Rent receipt which includes the address of the residence, must be dated within the past 60 days;
  • State, city, or other government issued identification (including an IDNYC card), which has not expired and includes the address of residence;
  • Income tax form for the last calendar year;
  • Official NYS Driver's License or learner's permit which has not expired;
  • Official payroll documentation from an employer issued within the past 60 days such as a pay stub with home address, a form submitted for tax withholding purposes or payroll receipt (a letter on the employer's letterhead is not adequate); must include home address and be dated within the past 60 days;
  • Voter registration documents, which include the name of the parent and the address of residence;
  • Unexpired membership documents based upon residency (e.g., neighborhood residents' association), which include the name of the parent and the address of residence;
  • Evidence of custody of the child, including but not limited to judicial custody orders or guardianship papers documents issued within the past 60 days with name of child and address of residence.