P.S. 83

P.S. 83 Luis Muñoz Rivera School

Welcome to P.S. 83 — a small East Harlem school where your child is known by name, loved for who they are, and challenged to become their best. From 3K to 5th grade, every child gets to write their own chapter.

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Top 16%Elementary Schoolin New York State

Welcome to P.S. 83 Luis Muñoz Rivera

P.S. 83 provides a rigorous, caring education rooted in the proud heritage of East Harlem. With deeply invested teachers, a Mount Sinai School-Based Health Center, on-site, and a multi-tiered support system, every child at P.S. 83 is met with high expectations and real support.

Serving students in Grades 3K–5, our school is committed to academic excellence, personal growth, and preparing students to thrive in a diverse and changing world.

We are honored to be ranked in the Top 16% of all New York State elementary schools.

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School Day at a Glance

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School starts

8:00 AM

All grades

Dismissal

  • 2:30 PMGrades 3K–K
  • 2:35 PM – 2:40 PMGrades 1–5

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Our School Calendar

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  1. Oct21

    Scholastic Book Fair

    October 19–23: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Located in the School Lobby.

  2. Oct22

    District 4 Family Math Night

    3:00 PM · In person

  3. Oct23

    Scholastic Book Fair

    October 19–23: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Located in the School Lobby.

  4. Oct26

    School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting

    3:00 PM · Art Room

  5. Oct26

    Spirit Week: Pajama Day

    Wear your comfiest pajamas!

  6. Oct27

    Spirit Week: Crazy Hair Day

    Wear your craziest hairstyle!

  7. Oct27

    PTA Meeting

    8:30 AM in the cafeteria. All families welcome.

  8. Oct28

    Spirit Week: Wacky Wednesday

    Wear crazy hair, silly socks, or mismatched clothes!

What we're proud of

Our 2025–26 NYS results show strong student achievement across Grades 3–5. P.S. 83 outperformed New York City in every tested grade in both ELA and Math, with especially strong Grade 4 performance.

55.7%ELA

overall proficiency in Grades 3–5

69.8%Math

overall proficiency in Grades 3–5

6 of 6Above NYC

outperformed the city in every Grade 3–5 ELA and Math comparison

+23.2Grade 4 ELA

points above NYC

+20.5Grade 4 Math

points above NYC

+13.1Grade 3 Math

points above NYC

Source: 2025–26 NYS Grades 3–5 assessment results.

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A message from our principal

At P.S. 83, we don't just teach children — we believe in them. Every student who walks through our doors is met with high expectations, real support, and a community that wants to see them thrive. We are so proud of what our students accomplish every day, and we would love for your family to be part of our story.

Frances Castillo, PrincipalMaria Baldanza, Assistant Principal

What families say

My son has flourished academically, reading and writing far above his grade level. He loves his teachers, and they have built lasting relationships with him.

A P.S. 83 Parent

PS 83 changed my daughter's relationship with learning. The teachers don't just teach — they invest. She went from struggling with reading in 2nd grade to winning a writing award in 4th.

A P.S. 83 Parent
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Mount Sinai Health Center

We are one of the few elementary schools in East Harlem with a Mount Sinai School-Based Health Center right inside our building. Students can see a doctor or talk to someone about how they feel during the school day — at no cost to families.

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The Ladder of Support

Every child at P.S. 83 is seen. Our Ladder of Support means that whether a student needs a challenge or a helping hand, the right support is found early and given quickly — one rung at a time.

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Our Partners

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As a Community School, P.S. 83 works with partners who bring music, sports, health care, and more to our students every year.

Snapshots from P.S. 83

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Help us welcome new friends for the 2026–2027 school year.
Help us welcome new friends for the 2026–2027 school year.
Community
A beautiful evening of connection at our Family Forum Dinner.
Celebrating our teachers and staff during Appreciation Week.
Celebrating our teachers and staff during Appreciation Week.
Learning Beyond the Classroom! At P.S. 83, field trips provide meaningful extended learning opportunities that bring classroom lessons to life. Through hands-on experiences, students explore new places, make real-world connections, and deepen their understanding of what they learn in school while creating lasting memories with their classmates.
Learning Beyond the Classroom! At P.S. 83, field trips provide meaningful extended learning opportunities that bring classroom lessons to life. Through hands-on experiences, students explore new places, make real-world connections, and deepen their understanding of what they learn in school while creating lasting memories with their classmates.
Families made paper self-portraits together.
Families made paper self-portraits together.
Campfire Reading Night — cocoa, stories, and free books to take home.
Campfire Reading Night — cocoa, stories, and free books to take home.
A period portrait of Luis Muñoz Rivera

Luis Muñoz Rivera

poet · journalist · 1859–1916

Luis Muñoz Rivera grew up to be a poet, a journalist, and a leader. He founded the newspaper La Democracia so the people of his community would always have a voice. Our school carries his name — and like him, we believe every child has a story worth telling, and the words to tell it.

The next chapter is yours

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  • Grades

    3K – Grade 5

  • Hours

    8:00 AM – 2:45 PM

  • Building

    Fully accessible

  • Find us

    219 E 109th St.