PS 56 Harry Eichler
Richmond Hill, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades 2-5
920th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 60%· Stable
PS 56 Harry Eichler ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 56 Harry Eichler 920th 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 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 60th in 2025.
PS 56 Harry Eichler test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 56 Harry Eichler students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 327 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.2% | 52.0% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| Asian | 42.3% | 22.9% | ▼ 19.4 pts | |
| White | 8.9% | 9.5% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 8.9% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near PS 56 Harry Eichler
Typical home value $754K in zip 11418 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 56 Harry Eichler
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –PS 51New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.2 mi away
- 5PS 90 Horace MannNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.3 mi away1,255th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 55% - 10PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-OnassisNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away123rd of 2,326
ELA 86% · Math 91% - 5PS 273New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.6 mi away1,197th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 53% - 7PS 54 HillsideNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away897th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 61% - 7PS 254 Rosa Parks School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away872nd of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 75% - 6PS 62 Chester Park SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away1,108th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 4New York City Academy for DiscoveryNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.9 mi away1,574th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 56 Harry Eichler in?
PS 56 Harry Eichler is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Richmond Hill, New York.
Is PS 56 Harry Eichler a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 56 Harry Eichler 920th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 60% 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 56 Harry Eichler?
Hispanic 52%, Asian 23%, White 10%, Black 9% (327 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 56 Harry Eichler cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11418 is $754K 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.