Below Average
#4165 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 256
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
525 CONVENT RD, Syosset, NY 11791
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Syosset. Learn more
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,165 of 4,742
In Syosset
#10 of 10
public schools
In district
#24 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Academic performance
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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PS 256
School in Syosset · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
Village Elementary School
0.4 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About PS 256
PS 256 is a public school in Syosset, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 256 serves approximately 538 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 256 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,165 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 4.6:1 students to teachers, PS 256 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
88% of students at PS 256 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 256 Compares
See how PS 256 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
525 CONVENT RD, Syosset, NY 11791
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 256 may also want to explore other schools in the area. WEST SIDE SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SYOSSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, STRATFORD ROAD SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Plainview), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Syosset, see our Syosset schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY Syosset | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syosset | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| SYOSSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Syosset | 0.6 mi | 9.2 |
| SOUTH WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL Syosset | 0.7 mi | 8.7 |
| ST EDWARD CONFESSOR SCHOOL Syosset | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| BERRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syosset | 0.9 mi | 9.0 |
| THE CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Woodbury | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| FUSION ACADEMY WOODBURY NY Woodbury | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| H B THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Syosset | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| WILLITS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syosset | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| WALT WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Woodbury | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| SOUTH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syosset | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| BAYLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Plainview | 1.9 mi | 8.6 |
| JUDY JACOBS PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Plainview | 2.0 mi | 9.1 |
| WEST SIDE SCHOOL Syosset | 2.4 mi | 9.3 |
| EAST WOODS SCHOOL Oyster Bay | 2.4 mi | 7.6 |
| STRATFORD ROAD SCHOOL Plainview | 2.6 mi | 9.2 |
| ROBBINS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syosset | 2.3 mi | 8.8 |
| PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Plainview | 2.8 mi | 8.6 |
| HEBREW ACADEMY OF NASSAU-PLAINVIEW CAMPUS Plainview | 2.8 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11791 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$204,357
Median Home Value
$918,900
Median Rent
$3,091/mo
Population
25,194
College Educated
70.6%
Homeownership
92.8%
Avg Commute
39.5 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
43
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|---|---|
| PS 721 BROOKLYN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER Brooklyn, NY | 4.0 |
| PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL New York, NY | 4.0 |
| BAY RIDGE PREPATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 4.2 |
| BNOS YAAKOV EDUCATIONAL CENTER Brooklyn, NY | 3.9 |
| OLEAN INTERMEDIATE-MIDDLE SCHOOL Olean, NY | 3.9 |
| PS Q811 Little Neck, NY | 3.9 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.5%
- Phone
- (516) 921-0450
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #24 of 58
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