Is P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School a good school?

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School has an overall score of 85/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 69% proficiency in ELA and 73% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School serve?

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 810 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School?

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School offer?

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School offers Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School located?

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School is located at 1866 EAST 17 STREET, New York, NY in District 22.

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School rated 85/100 in Brooklyn, District 22. ELA proficiency: 69%. Math proficiency: 73%. 810 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 22K255
District: 22
Borough: Brooklyn
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 810
Overall score: 85/100
ELA proficiency: 69%
Math proficiency: 73%
Address: 1866 EAST 17 STREET, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses400

Response rate53%

Published topics9 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Inclusive Leadership is among the highest published topics (98/100). School Facilities and Services sits lower (92/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 95 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 96 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 98 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Conflict Resolution	96	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	95	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	92	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	98	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	93	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	92	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 22K255

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses32

Response rate43%

Published topics23 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Early Childhood Instruction is among the highest published topics (100/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (50/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 95 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 96 / 100
Early Childhood Instruction: 100 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	93	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	71	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	96	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	95	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Guidance	90	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	99	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	89	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	95	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	96	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	96	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	78	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	84	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Professional Development	85	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Student Discussion	66	0–69 · Lower end
Safety	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	95	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	95	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	90	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	99	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	50	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Principal Trust	85	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Teacher Trust	99	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 22K255

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

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