Very Good
#1571 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 33% in state
Based on limited data
PS 177
Elementary School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
56-37 188TH ST, Flushing, NY 11365
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 41 schools in Flushing. Learn more
Enrollment
615
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
615
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,571 of 4,742
In Flushing
#25 of 45
public schools
In district
#2 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Academic performance
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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PS 177
Elementary School in Flushing · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 177
PS 177 is a public elementary school in Flushing, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 177 serves approximately 615 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 177 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,571 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 5:1 students to teachers, PS 177 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
39% of students at PS 177 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
86.2%
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 177 Compares
See how PS 177 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
56-37 188TH ST, Flushing, NY 11365
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 177 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 376 (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 130 (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Bayside), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS (rated 7.2/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Flushing, see our Flushing schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL Fresh Meadows | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| JEWISH INSTITUTE OF QUEENS-BOYS HIGH SCHOOL Fresh Meadows | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| PS Q4 Flushing | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN Flushing | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| ST KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY Flushing | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| ST FRANCIS PREP Fresh Meadows | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 26 RUFUS KING Flushing | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| PS 162 JOHN GOLDEN Bayside | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS Flushing | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS GREEK-AMERICAN DAY SCHOOL Flushing | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| SUMMIT SCHOOL Fresh Meadows | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Fresh Meadows | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| PS 130 Bayside | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 107 THOMAS A DOOLEY Flushing | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| MS 158 MARIE CURIE Bayside | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL Oakland Gardens | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 376 Flushing | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| JHS 74 NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE Bayside | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| PHYLLIS L SUSSER SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN I Flushing | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| PS/IS 178 HOLLISWOOD Jamaica | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11365 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,375
Median Home Value
$911,800
Median Rent
$1,869/mo
Population
43,258
College Educated
38.8%
Homeownership
48.1%
Avg Commute
41.1 min
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Median Age
44
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AMISTAD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL New York, NY | 7.1 |
| ARCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Arcade, NY | 7.1 |
| BRINCKERHOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fishkill, NY | 7.1 |
| CLARA H CARLSON SCHOOL Elmont, NY | 7.1 |
| CLARENCE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clarence Center, NY | 7.1 |
| EXPLORE EXCEED CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 177
What grades does PS 177 serve?
PS 177 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend PS 177?
PS 177 has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 177?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 177 is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 177 rank in NY?
PS 177 ranks #1,571 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 177's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 177 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 177 a charter school?
No, PS 177 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 177 a Title I school?
No, PS 177 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 177?
86.2% of students at PS 177 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.2%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (929) 483-3050
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #2 of 58
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