PS 256

Syosset, New York · Grades PreK to 12 · NYC Special Schools - District 75

Public schoolSpecial Education

About PS 256

PS 256 serves pre-K through grade 12 as a public school in Syosset, New York. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 543 students enrolled. There are about 4.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (114.5 teachers in all). Federal data classifies it as a special education school. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Nassau County. Families comparing options will find 66 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 59 schools in NYC Special Schools - District 75.

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School facts

Address	525 Convent Rd, Syosset, NY 11791
Phone	(516) 921-0450
School district	NYC Special Schools - District 75
Grades	PreK to 12
Students (2024-25)	543
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	114.5
Students per teacher	4.7
Charter school	No
School type	Special Education
Level	Other
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Nassau County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360013504817). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Our Lady of Mercy AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Syosset · 0.3 mi Village Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Syosset · 0.4 mi Syosset Senior High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Syosset · 0.6 mi St Edward Confessor SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Syosset · 0.6 mi South Woods Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Syosset · 0.7 mi The Center for Developmental DisabilitiesPrivateWoodbury, NY · 0.9 mi Berry Hill Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Syosset · 0.9 mi Variety Child Learning CenterPrivate · Grades PreKSyosset · 1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 256 serve?

PS 256 serves pre-K through grade 12.

How many students attend PS 256?

PS 256 reported 543 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 256?

About 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 543 students and 114.5 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 256 a public or charter school?

PS 256 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 256 in?

PS 256 is part of NYC Special Schools - District 75. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/nyc-special-schools-district-75/

Where is PS 256 located?

PS 256 is at 525 Convent Rd, Syosset, NY 11791. The phone number is (516) 921-0450.

How many other schools are near PS 256?

There are 66 other schools within 5 miles of PS 256 in our directory.