PS 156 Laurelton
Springfield Gardens, NY · New York City Geographic District #29 · Grades PK-5
1,200th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
PS 156 Laurelton ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 156 Laurelton 1,200th 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 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
PS 156 Laurelton test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 156 Laurelton students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 166 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.2% | 78.9% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 15.7% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near PS 156 Laurelton
Typical home value $729K in zip 11413 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 156 Laurelton
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Gordon Parks School (The)New York City Geographic District #29 · 0.4 mi away1,265th of 2,326
ELA 55% · Math 51% - 8PS 38 RosedaleNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.5 mi away673rd of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 65% - 6Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter SchoolMerrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter1,072nd of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 54% - 8PS 132 Ralph BuncheNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.7 mi away579th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 79% - 10Success Academy Charter School - Springfield GardensSuccess Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens · 0.8 mi away · charter38th of 2,326
ELA 93% · Math 97% - 5Cynthia Jenkins SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.8 mi away1,357th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 48% - 7PS 251New York City Geographic District #29 · 1 mi away705th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 66% - 3Ps/Ms 138 SunriseNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1 mi away1,742nd of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 156 Laurelton in?
PS 156 Laurelton is part of the New York City Geographic District #29 district in Springfield Gardens, New York.
Is PS 156 Laurelton a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 156 Laurelton 1,200th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 48% 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 156 Laurelton?
Black 79%, Hispanic 16%, American Indian 3%, Asian 1% (166 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 156 Laurelton cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11413 is $729K 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.