PS 177 MARLBORO (THE)

PS 177 MARLBORO (THE) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,024 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 72 teachers, PS 177 MARLBORO (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

P.S. 177, also known as The Marlboro School, is a public elementary school located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 21. It is situated in a vibrant, diverse residential area, and the school has long functioned as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing foundational academic skills and a supportive learning environment for its young student body.

Academically, P.S. 177 focuses on fostering literacy, mathematical proficiency, and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the NYC system, it strives to balance core curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community involvement, P.S. 177 aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while building a sense of civic responsibility and academic confidence within the Gravesend community.

For more information, contact PS 177 MARLBORO (THE) at (718) 375-9506 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.