PS 255 Barbara Reing School
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #22
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, large
590th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 75%· Stable
1866 E 17TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718)376-8494NCES ID 360015302769Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 255 Barbara Reing School 590th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2019 to 75th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 809 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.7% | 57.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 24.4% | 28.4% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 9.5% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $764K in zip 11229 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 255 Barbara Reing School
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ELA 59% ▼9 · Math 61% ▼12Compare - #800PS 215 Morris H WeissNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.7 mi away800th of 2,326
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What school district is PS 255 Barbara Reing School in?
PS 255 Barbara Reing School is part of the New York City Geographic District #22 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 255 Barbara Reing School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 255 Barbara Reing School 590th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 255 Barbara Reing School?
White 57%, Asian 28%, Hispanic 10%, Black 3% (809 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 255 Barbara Reing School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11229 is $764K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.