Needs Improvement
#4326 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 771
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
1075 OCEANVIEW AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
556
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
556
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,326 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#525 of 570
public schools
In district
#36 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 771
School in Brooklyn · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 771
PS 771 is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 771 serves approximately 556 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 771 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,326 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.6:1 students to teachers, PS 771 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
66% of students at PS 771 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
84.5%
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 771 Compares
See how PS 771 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1075 OCEANVIEW AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 771 may also want to explore other schools in the area. SHULAMITH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS OF BROOKLYN (rated 5.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CONEY ISLAND PREPARATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 370 (rated 4.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 225 EILEEN E ZAGLIN (THE) Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 5.7 |
| SHULAMITH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS OF BROOKLYN Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 5.9 |
| IS 98 BAY ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 253 Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 8.4 |
| WILLIAM E GRADY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 209 MARGARET MEAD Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| ST MARK CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 254 DAG HAMMARSKJOLD Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 195 MANHATTAN BEACH Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| YESHIVAT MAGEN ABRAHAM Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| AHI EZER YESHIVA SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| PS 370 Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 4.5 |
| PS 100 CONEY ISLAND SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| YESHIVAT DARCHE ERES BOYS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 1.1 mi | 3.3 |
| YESHIVANT MEKOT HAIM Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| IS 303 HERBERT S EISENBERG Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| CONEY ISLAND PREPARATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| PS 216 ARTURO TOSCANINI Brooklyn | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11235 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,689
Median Home Value
$723,900
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
Population
81,958
College Educated
49.6%
Homeownership
37%
Avg Commute
42.5 min
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Median Age
47.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York, NY | 3.8 |
| PS 94 New York, NY | 3.8 |
| EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL OF BEDFORD STUYVESANT Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| PS 369 COY L COX SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| RIVERVIEW SCHOOL (THE) Woodside, NY | 3.7 |
| BNOS YAAKOV EDUCATIONAL CENTER Brooklyn, NY | 3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 771
What grades does PS 771 serve?
PS 771 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend PS 771?
PS 771 has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 771?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 771 is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 771 rank in NY?
PS 771 ranks #4,326 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 771's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 771 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 771 a charter school?
No, PS 771 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 771 a Title I school?
No, PS 771 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 771?
84.5% of students at PS 771 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
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.6%
- Phone
- (718) 891-3600
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #36 of 58
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