P.S. 177 serves 512 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 177 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. 177's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 177 is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
30%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.S. 177 often compared to?
P.S. 177is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. Q4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. 177?
512 students attend P.S. 177.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of P.S. 177 students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 177?
P.S. 177 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 177 offer ?
P.S. 177 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 177 part of?
P.S. 177 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2018
Hi my name is Crystal sapphire Thomas i love ps177. So much it is a great school
5 7/20/2015
I attended from 1956-1960. at the time I lived at 48-21 188th St. For whatever reason it was during that time I voiced an interest in medicine and although I expressed that I wanted to major in diseases of the rich(that did not pan out) I am now a successful pediatrician in Reston Virginia.
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