PS 277 Gerritsen Beach

PS 277 Gerritsen Beach serves 290 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Brooklyn's Gerritsen Beach neighborhood. This elementary school maintains a favorable 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio with 25 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #303 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools, placing it in the 94th percentile statewide.

Students show particularly strong literacy skills, with 80% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading across grade levels. Math performance shows 59% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards, indicating solid foundational skills with opportunities for continued growth. PS 277 serves families in the 11229 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $72,799 and home values average $809,600.

The community shows a strong commitment to education, with 41% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. Located on Gerritsen Avenue in this coastal Brooklyn neighborhood, the school sits within a large city setting that combines residential charm with urban accessibility.