Serving 364 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 77 Lower Lab School serves a large attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 26 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
44%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 77 Lower Lab School's ranking?
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School is ranked #5 out of 4,346 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 52% 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?
364 students attend P.s. 77 Lower Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of P.s. 77 Lower Lab School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 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 Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
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.
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