Overview

P.S. 257 John F Hylan is a magnet school in Brooklyn, NY, offering 19 sports. It is one of 20 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District #14.
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School Rating

P.S. 257 John F Hylan is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New York with the same grade levels.
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About the School

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5.0
14 Reviews
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Neighborhood

60 Cook Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
School leader: Mr Melvin Martinez
(718) 384-7128
(718) 387-8115
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