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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1859 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 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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