P.S. 56 - The Louis Desario School

PS 56 Louis Desano School is committed to educational excellence.

PS 56 has a storied history deeply rooted in the heart of Staten Island, NY.

Students at PS 56 are not just learners but empowered individuals.

PS 56 stands as a testament to the power of education.

Nestled in a charming neighborhood the school building itself is of classic design.

Each graduating class contributes to the success and impact that defines this school.

P.S. 56 - The Louis Desario School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

250 Kramer Ave, Staten Island, NY

Rossville Neighborhood

New York City Geographic District No. 31

640 Students

Niche Grade

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School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Dean Scali

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
66%

Reading Proficiency
70%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

70%

Math Proficiency

66%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

574:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

White

68.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

14.1%

Hispanic

14.1%

Black

1.7%

Two or more races

1.4%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 other

7/8/2022

My granddaughter has attended this school now for 2 years. The principal down to the custodian are awesome. You can’t get any other teachers like you have in ps 56 . They will answer all yourQuestions and needs . I’m happy this was her zone school. Haven’t heard ever a complaint about anybody or any...

5.0 parent

1/25/2022

PS56 is a parents dream. A loving, caring, and extremely involved staff from the custodians all the way up to the principal who greets the children everyday! We have a fantastic place, and thr absolute best parent coordinator. They all go above and beyond, and know the students by name. They always...

5.0 parent

10/3/2014

My child has been attending the school for the past two years. Great school. She is doing well academically.

5.0 parent

4/2/2014

My daughter has been in ps56 for 3 yrs now. I absolutely am so satisfied with this school the principal staff security are awesome and very friendly, if I ever had an issue it was resolved within that same day. They do not tollerate bullying and I love the fact that when I drop my daughter off in th...

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List Price Range

$485K - $1.6M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$722,408

Median Lot Size

3,920 Sq Ft

% Renters

24%

Household Income

$115,734

% of College Grads

33.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,398 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

23.2%

Homes for Sale

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- 1.5 Baths
- 1,327 Sq Ft
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