PS 166, Public elementary school on Upper West Side, Manhattan, US
PS 166 is a public elementary school on the Upper West Side with specialized programs in arts and technology. The building stands at 132 West 89th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues and serves approximately 600 students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
The building was designed by architect C. B. J. Snyder and opened in 1899 as an educational facility. It received New York City landmark status in 2000 and represents turn-of-the-century school architecture.
The school bears the name of Richard Rodgers and integrates arts with technology throughout its teaching. Visitors can observe spaces designed for creative and digital projects that students work on.
The school provides free meals to its students throughout the school day. Visitors can view the building from outside and explore the surrounding area from nearby streets.
In 2024 the school received the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for maintaining strong teaching standards. This recognition marks it among schools that have demonstrated sustained instructional excellence.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.78900,-73.97250
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04
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