P.s. 168 serves 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 168 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 168's student population of 609 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 168 is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
57%
30%
Black
34%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 168 often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 168?
609 students attend P.s. 168.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 168 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 168?
P.s. 168 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 168 offer ?
P.s. 168 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 168 part of?
P.s. 168 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 168 located?
P.s. 168 is located in the Norwood neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Norwood.
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