Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 155 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 155 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 155's student population of 511 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 155 ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 155 is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1026 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
49%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 155's ranking?
P.s. 155 is ranked #1026 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 155 often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 155?
511 students attend P.s. 155.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.s. 155 students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 155?
P.s. 155 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 155 offer ?
P.s. 155 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 155 part of?
P.s. 155 is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
School Reviews
2 11/2/2018
Not the best very slow with Registration.not enough of reading programs
5 7/7/2017
This school is very great it keeps your brain working with high standardized knowlage.
5 1/13/2017
I love this school there are great teachers my daughter lean very well there........
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