Below Average
#4165 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 256
School · Nyc Special Schools - District 75 · Syosset, NY
A Nyc Special Schools - District 75 school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
525 CONVENT RD, Syosset, NY 11791
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Syosset.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 256 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$204,357
Median home value
$918,900
Median rent
$3,091/mo
College educated
70.6%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Whole Child AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| David Marquis School of the Arts (the)Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 517 | Compare → |
| PS 233Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | Not available | 523 | Compare → |
| PS 35Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–12 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nyc Special Schools - District 75
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #24 of 58
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 256 is listed in NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 256
PS 256 is a public school in Syosset, NY, part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75, serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,165 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 256
What grades does PS 256 serve?
PS 256 serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend PS 256?
PS 256 has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 256?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 256 is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 256 rank in NY?
PS 256 ranks #4,165 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 256's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 256 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 256 a charter school?
No, PS 256 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 256 a Title I school?
No, PS 256 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 256?
89.6% of students at PS 256 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.5%
- Phone
- (516) 921-0450
- Area population (ZIP 11791)
- 25,194
- Area average commute
- 39.5 min
- Area median age
- 43
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11791; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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