PS 255 BARBARA REING SCHOOL

PS 255 BARBARA REING SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 931 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 71 teachers, PS 255 BARBARA REING SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

P.S. 255, also known as the Barbara Reing School, is located in the Homecrest neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 22. It is a neighborhood-focused elementary school that emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and structured environment for its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to building a strong sense of community among its staff, students, and families. P.S. 255 places a significant focus on social-emotional learning alongside core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Through various extracurricular activities and an active parent-teacher association, the school works to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages both academic success and personal character development for its young learners.

For more information, contact PS 255 BARBARA REING SCHOOL at (718) 376-8494 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.