School Overview
**PS 771**, located at 1075 Oceanview Avenue in the Brighton Beach/Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn, is a specialized District 75 school. District 75 programs in New York City are dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, students with multiple disabilities, and those requiring intensive therapeutic support. The school is designed to provide highly individualized instruction, small class sizes, and a multi-disciplinary approach to education that integrates academic learning with social, emotional, and physical development.

Because PS 771 operates within the District 75 framework, its curriculum is heavily focused on functional skills, communication development, and vocational preparation tailored to each student's specific Individualized Education Program (IEP). The school community emphasizes a supportive, inclusive environment where students receive comprehensive services—such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy—on-site. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, therapists, and families, the school aims to help students achieve greater independence and build the necessary life skills to succeed both within and beyond the classroom.
532
Total Students
96.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 771
Demographic Student Count
White115
Hispanic106
Black184
Asian112
Two or More6
American Indian7
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    184 (34.6 %)
  • White
    115 (21.6 %)
  • Asian
    112 (21.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    106 (19.9 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone: (718)891-3600
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 96.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 467
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 4
Ungraded 338

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 771
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten75
Grade 123
Grade 214
Grade 34
Grade 412
Grade 510
Grade 612
Grade 78
Grade 86
Grade 910
Grade 108
Grade 118
Grade 124
Ungraded338
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 771
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14126.5%
Male39173.5%
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