Below Average
#3981 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 77
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
62 PARK PL, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,981 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#492 of 570
public schools
In district
#19 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 77
School in Brooklyn · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School
0.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
PS 282 Park Slope
0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About PS 77
PS 77 is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 77 serves approximately 381 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 77 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,981 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.4:1 students to teachers, PS 77 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
44% of students at PS 77 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
90.6%
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 77 Compares
See how PS 77 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
62 PARK PL, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 77 may also want to explore other schools in the area. PS 133 WILLIAM A BUTLER (rated 8.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MATH AND SCIENCE EXPLORATORY SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KHALIL GIBRAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MS 266 PARK PLACE COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 282 PARK SLOPE Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 133 WILLIAM A BUTLER Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 8.2 |
| BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| MATH AND SCIENCE EXPLORATORY SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| IS 340 Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 321 WILLIAM PENN Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| MUSE ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| BROOKLYN INDEPENDENT Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| KHALIL GIBRAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| PS 753 SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 3.4 |
| LURIA ACADEMY OF BROOKLYN Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| PS 38 PACIFIC (THE) Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 372 CHILDREN'S SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| JOHN JAY SCHOOL FOR LAW Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| PARK SLOPE COLLEGIATE Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| CYBERARTS STUDIO ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| MILLENNIUM BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| MS 51 WILLIAM ALEXANDER Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11217 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$158,314
Median Home Value
$1,614,200
Median Rent
$2,800/mo
Population
42,569
College Educated
73%
Homeownership
28.9%
Avg Commute
35.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Median Age
35.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HAWTHORNE VALLEY SCHOOL Ghent, NY | 4.4 |
| DAVID MARQUIS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (THE) Staten Island, NY | 4.5 |
| PS 233 Forest Hills, NY | 4.5 |
| PS 370 Brooklyn, NY | 4.5 |
| BRUSHTON GRADE SCHOOL Brushton, NY | 4.6 |
| JEWISH INSTITUTE OF QUEENS-ELEMENTARY Elmhurst, NY | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 77
What grades does PS 77 serve?
PS 77 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend PS 77?
PS 77 has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 77?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 77 is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 77 rank in NY?
PS 77 ranks #3,981 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 77's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 77 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 77 a charter school?
No, PS 77 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 77 a Title I school?
No, PS 77 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 77?
90.6% of students at PS 77 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (718) 789-1191
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #19 of 58
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