PS 257 John F Hylan
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #14 · Grades PK-5
423rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 82%▲ Improving
PS 257 John F Hylan ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 257 John F Hylan 423rd 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 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 82th in 2025 — improving.
PS 257 John F Hylan test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 257 John F Hylan students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 474 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.5% | 72.8% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 21.9% | 23.8% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near PS 257 John F Hylan
Typical home value $1.11M in zip 11206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 257 John F Hylan
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5PS 120 Carlos TapiaNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.2 mi away1,281st of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 54% - 10Brownsville Collegiate Charter SchoolBrownsville Collegiate Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter42nd of 2,326
ELA 90% · Math 100% - 2PS 250 George H LindsayNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.3 mi away1,909th of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 39% - 2PS 59 the Dawn Best SchoolNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.4 mi away1,972nd of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 32% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2 · 0.4 mi away · charter2nd of 2,326
ELA 99% · Math 100% - 4PS 196 Ten EyckNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.4 mi away1,596th of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 41% - 9PS 147 Issac RemsenNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.5 mi away288th of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 78% - 8PS 297 Abraham StocktonNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.5 mi away515th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 257 John F Hylan in?
PS 257 John F Hylan is part of the New York City Geographic District #14 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 257 John F Hylan a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 257 John F Hylan 423rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 82% 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 257 John F Hylan?
Hispanic 73%, Black 24%, White 2% (474 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 257 John F Hylan cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11206 is $1.11M 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.