Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 155 ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 155 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 155's student population of 508 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 155 ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 155 is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 155's ranking?
P.S. 155 is ranked #1180 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 155 often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 155?
508 students attend P.S. 155.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of P.S. 155 students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 155?
P.S. 155 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 155 offer ?
P.S. 155 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 155 part of?
P.S. 155 is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
School Reviews
2 11/2/2018
Not the best very slow with Registration.not enough of reading programs
5 7/7/2017
This school is very great it keeps your brain working with high standardized knowlage.
5 1/13/2017
I love this school there are great teachers my daughter lean very well there........
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