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P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School

1866 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 801 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 801 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School's student population of 801 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
801 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1859 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
29%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
29%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
55%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School's ranking?
P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School is ranked #1859 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School often compared to?
P.S. 255 Barbara Reing Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School?
801 students attend P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School?
P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School offer ?
P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School part of?
P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School located?
P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School is located in the Homecrest neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Homecrest.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 801 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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