P.s. 77 serves 381 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 86% 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 (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 77 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. 77's student population of 381 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 77 is 0.73, 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
1%
1%

Asian
19%
10%

Hispanic
25%
30%

Black
40%
16%

White
14%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 77 often compared to?
P.s. 77is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School, P.s. 371 Lillian L Rashkis by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 77?
381 students attend P.s. 77.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of P.s. 77 students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 77?
P.s. 77 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 77 offer ?
P.s. 77 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 77 part of?
P.s. 77 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 77 located?
P.s. 77 is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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