Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 77 Lower Lab School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 77 Lower Lab School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
43%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
34%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 77 Lower Lab School's ranking?
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School is ranked #35 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 77 Lower Lab School often compared to?
P.s. 77 Lower Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 198 Isador E Ida Straus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 77 Lower Lab School?
368 students attend P.s. 77 Lower Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.s. 77 Lower Lab School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 77 Lower Lab School?
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 77 Lower Lab School offer ?
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is P.s. 77 Lower Lab School part of?
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
This is a great school. Kids are challenged all the time and they develope excellent analylitcal skills from a very youn age. The chess club is one of the best in New York.
2 1/17/2011
This is supposed a good school with high test scores, but really all they do is screen for smart four-year-olds. The teaching is unexceptional. We pay for extra tutoring for our child so we know he's actually learning something.
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