Is P.S. 156 Laurelton a good school?

P.S. 156 Laurelton has an overall score of 71/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 62% proficiency in ELA and 46% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 156 Laurelton serve?

P.S. 156 Laurelton serves students in grades K-5 with approximately 167 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 156 Laurelton?

P.S. 156 Laurelton 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. 156 Laurelton offer?

P.S. 156 Laurelton offers 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 156 Laurelton located?

P.S. 156 Laurelton is located at 229-02 137 AVENUE, New York, NY in District 29.

P.S. 156 Laurelton

P.S. 156 Laurelton rated 71/100 in Queens, District 29. ELA proficiency: 62%. Math proficiency: 46%. 167 students enrolled in grades K-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 29Q156
District: 29
Borough: Queens
Grade band: K-5
Enrollment: 167
Overall score: 71/100
ELA proficiency: 62%
Math proficiency: 46%
Address: 229-02 137 AVENUE, 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. 156 Laurelton

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

Responses73

Response rate39%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher is among the highest published topics (100/100). Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate sits lower (67/100). 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: 94 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 95 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 98 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 156 Laurelton · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	67	0–69 · Lower end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	100	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	92	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	94	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	88	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Leadership	95	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	95	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	91	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	100	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	88	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 29Q156

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 156 Laurelton

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

Responses16

Response rate89%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Conflict Resolution is among the highest published topics (100/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (78/100). 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: 96 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 94 / 100
Academic Press: 87 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 156 Laurelton · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	87	70–89 · Middle 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
Classroom Behavior	78	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	100	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	97	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	100	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	100	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	93	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	96	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	94	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	81	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	92	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	92	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	82	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	98	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	95	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	78	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 29Q156

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

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled