PS 77

PS 77 is a public school that is part of the NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 286 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 63 teachers, PS 77 has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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 77, officially known as The Lower Lab School (though located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn), is a distinct public elementary school that serves a diverse student body from Pre-K through 5th grade. Situated at 62 Park Place, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes social-emotional development alongside rigorous academic standards. It is often noted for its strong sense of community, active parent involvement, and a curriculum that focuses on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative learning among its students.

The school’s location in the heart of Brooklyn allows it to leverage the surrounding neighborhood as an extension of the classroom, often integrating local resources and cultural experiences into its educational programming. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its learners, PS 77 focuses on differentiated instruction and small-group work to ensure that students build a strong foundational understanding in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Overall, the school is viewed as a supportive neighborhood institution that strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school while encouraging them to be thoughtful and engaged citizens.

For more information, contact PS 77 at (718) 769-1039 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.