PS 256
Syosset, NY · NYC Special Schools - District 75 · Grades PK-12
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
PS 256 ranking
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PS 256 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 538 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36.0% | 51.1% | ▲ 15.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.2% | 30.1% | ▲ 15.9 pts | |
| White | 2.6% | 10.2% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 5.8% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near PS 256
Typical home value $1.20M in zip 11791 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near PS 256
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Nassau Co Juvenile Detention CenterWestbury Union Free School District · 5.7 mi away
- –County of Nassau/Correctional CenterEast Meadow Union Free School District · 7 mi away
- –Western Suffolk BocesWestern Suffolk Boces · 7.7 mi away
- –Roslyn Heights Elementary SchoolRoslyn Union Free School District · 8.5 mi away
- 9Academy Charter School-UniondaleAcademy Charter School-Uniondale · 8.9 mi away · charter19th of 169
ELA 78% · Math 83% - 10Searingtown SchoolHerricks Union Free School District · 9.2 mi away14th of 169
ELA 87% · Math 87% - –Nassau BocesNassau Boces · 9.3 mi away
- 10Mhs Ames CampusMassapequa Union Free School District · 9.4 mi away4th of 169
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 256 in?
PS 256 is part of the NYC Special Schools - District 75 district in Syosset, New York.
Is PS 256 a good school?
PS 256 does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of PS 256?
Black 51%, Hispanic 30%, White 10%, Asian 6% (538 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 256 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11791 is $1.20M 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.