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MS 255 Salk School of Science

New York, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District # 2

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About MS 255 Salk School of Science

MS 255 Salk School of Science serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in New York, New York. It reported 378 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in New York. With about 21.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.4 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District # 2 runs 118 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Within 5 miles there are 818 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	320 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone	(212) 614-8785
School district	New York City Geographic District # 2
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	378
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21.7
Students per teacher	17.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360007704408). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does MS 255 Salk School of Science serve?

MS 255 Salk School of Science serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend MS 255 Salk School of Science?

MS 255 Salk School of Science reported 378 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 255 Salk School of Science?

About 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 378 students and 21.7 teachers in federal data.

Is MS 255 Salk School of Science a public or charter school?

MS 255 Salk School of Science is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is MS 255 Salk School of Science in?

MS 255 Salk School of Science is part of New York City Geographic District # 2. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-2/

Where is MS 255 Salk School of Science located?

MS 255 Salk School of Science is at 320 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003. The phone number is (212) 614-8785.

How many other schools are near MS 255 Salk School of Science?

There are 818 other schools within 5 miles of MS 255 Salk School of Science in our directory.