PS 277

PS 277 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 484 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, PS 277 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 277, located at 519 St. Ann’s Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is deeply embedded in the local community, operating within a district that has historically faced significant socioeconomic challenges. The school environment is focused on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student body, many of whom are English Language Learners and come from various cultural backgrounds.

The school’s mission emphasizes holistic student development, aiming to balance rigorous academic standards in core subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional learning. Given its location in District 7, PS 277 often integrates community-based partnerships to provide additional resources, enrichment programs, and support services to its families. By prioritizing a structured learning environment and collaborative engagement with parents, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while addressing the specific educational needs of the Mott Haven community.

For more information, contact PS 277 at (718) 292-3594 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.