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PS 255 Barbara Reing School

Brooklyn, New York · Grades K to 5 · New York City Geographic District #22

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About PS 255 Barbara Reing School

Located in Brooklyn, New York, PS 255 Barbara Reing School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 800 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 65.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.2 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #22 runs 40 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. There are 468 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1866 E 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Phone	(718) 376-8494
School district	New York City Geographic District #22
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	800
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	65.5
Students per teacher	12.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360015302769). 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 PS 255 Barbara Reing School serve?

PS 255 Barbara Reing School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 255 Barbara Reing School?

PS 255 Barbara Reing School reported 800 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 255 Barbara Reing School?

About 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 800 students and 65.5 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 255 Barbara Reing School a public or charter school?

PS 255 Barbara Reing School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 255 Barbara Reing School in?

PS 255 Barbara Reing School is part of New York City Geographic District #22. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-22/

Where is PS 255 Barbara Reing School located?

PS 255 Barbara Reing School is at 1866 E 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229. The phone number is (718) 376-8494.

How many other schools are near PS 255 Barbara Reing School?

There are 468 other schools within 5 miles of PS 255 Barbara Reing School in our directory.