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Ps 77 Lower Lab School

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

7^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Ps 77 Lower Lab School is an exceptional elementary public magnet school located in New York City's District 2, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 368. This school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in New York, ranking within the top 15 schools statewide for the past 10 years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ps 77 Lower Lab School significantly outperforms the New York City District 2 and statewide averages on standardized tests, with 100% proficiency rates in ELA and Math for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, compared to 79.55%-81.12% for District 2 and 54.07%-59.7% statewide. The school also ranks among the top 15 schools in New York for female, male, Asian, and white student performance, and within the top 40 schools for special education and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Ps 77 Lower Lab School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.58% to 11.59% over the past 3 years, significantly lower than the surrounding schools.

While Ps 77 Lower Lab School outperforms the nearby schools in academic achievement, the surrounding schools have varying levels of performance. Some, like Yorkville Community School and Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus, also demonstrate strong academic results, while others, such as Ps 38 Roberto Clemente and Lexington Academy, struggle with lower proficiency rates. This highlights the importance of considering the unique context and challenges faced by each school when evaluating their performance.

364

Students ?

19.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,861

Per pupil spending ?

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128

(212) 427-2798

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.5%

White:

33.5%

Two or more races:

13.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2015 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (99% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of New York elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in New York City Geographic District # 2

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school99%

District avg78%

New York avg55%

7^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 35Elementary Schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2

352^nd of 874New York City Geographic District # 2 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	98.0	7 of 2445	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	98.9	4 of 2445	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	98.7	4 of 2439	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	97.7	12 of 2434	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	96.2	6 of 2201	99.7%	★★★★★
2019	98.9	3 of 2413	99.9%	★★★★★
2018	96.6	14 of 2395	99.4%	★★★★★
2017	97.3	7 of 2386	99.7%	★★★★★
2016	96.9	8 of 2366	99.7%	★★★★★
2015	96.8	7 of 2352	99.7%	★★★★★
2014	97.2	6 of 2345	99.7%	★★★★★
2013	96.1	14 of 2325	99.4%	★★★★★
2012	93.0	19 of 2320	99.2%	★★★★★
2011	91.6	54 of 2286	97.6%	★★★★★
2010	92.0	19 of 2263	99.2%	★★★★★
2009	79.5	309 of 2257	86.3%	★★★★☆
2008	78.3	389 of 2227	82.5%	★★★★☆
2007	83.0	207 of 2219	90.7%	★★★★★
2006	83.1	208 of 2206	90.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	89.3	12 of 696	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	90.9	10 of 662	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	90.8	2 of 605	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	11 of 671	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	87.5	2 of 430	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	91.2	7 of 548	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	89.7	3 of 601	99.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	97.6	7 of 2409	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	98.7	3 of 2413	99.9%	★★★★★
2023	98.4	4 of 2403	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	97.3	11 of 2401	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	95.1	10 of 1955	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	98.5	1 of 2357	100.0%	★★★★★
2018	95.7	18 of 2338	99.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	99.3	8 of 2078	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	99.8	1 of 2041	100.0%	★★★★★
2022	98.6	15 of 2099	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	99.8	1 of 2032	100.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	97.3	11 of 2407	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	98.5	7 of 2411	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.2	6 of 2400	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	97.5	10 of 2400	99.6%	★★★★★
2021	95.9	4 of 1961	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	98.7	9 of 2358	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.6	11 of 2340	99.5%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	98.6	40 of 2134	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	99.8	4 of 2110	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	98.3	4 of 1044	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	100.0	1 of 1859	99.9%	★★★★★
2018	97.9	20 of 1941	99.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	95.6	11 of 1402	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	97.7	2 of 1392	99.9%	★★★★★
2023	96.0	7 of 1337	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.9	14 of 1399	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	93.5	5 of 1224	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.5	7 of 1338	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	93.7	10 of 1408	99.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)100th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)100th percentile~ school

Male (2025)100th percentile~ school

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)98th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)98th percentile~ school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Science100%+55 vs state

Math99%+42 vs state

English Language Arts99%+44 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, November 16, 2019

Lower Lab is an outstanding school. I thank my lucky stars everyday that two of my children have gone to school at Lab. Astute principal, caring staff, outstanding teaching ... doesn't get much better! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 28, 2019

There are kids with behavioral issues in this school. Principal is only interested in covering up. The guidance counselor is rude and dishonest. He is the one to discuss with every child about middle school application. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 23, 2018

Fantastic school Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

We love the school. It has a great community. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 2, 2017

Great faculty and administration. Amazing teachers and active parents that care to fundraise, improve and participate in their children's education. Lower Lab has been a warm and welcoming community for my child. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 19, 2016

This is a great school. Pros: Excellent, well led and well-funded Parents Teachers Association that provides teaching assistants in every classroom. The Parent Coordinator Gina is amazing. Great staff with very strong art and science teachers. Music program and math team. Cons: Almost no diversity. Only two classes per grade which can limit available pool of friends. Sibling policy that permits qualified siblings to attend with scores of 90 (district score) as opposed to 97 (citywide G & T minimum application score) as this is a "district" G & T program. Shares facilities with local elementary school PS 198. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

We love the Lab! Kids get a great education in a diverse environment. Close Quote

Schools Near Ps 77 Lower Lab School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 3rd Ave	New York	10128	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	No	(212) 289-3702	516	35	14.7	39.5%	212 (41.1%)	39 (7.6%)	162 (31.4%)	73 (14.1%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	88.8	219^th of 2445 public elementary schools	91.0%		87.7	257^th of 2445 public elementary schools	89.5%	38							85.2	88.9	80.0				89.3	89.2	76.5				60.6		$27,599	$1,818	$25,781
Ps 77 Lower Lab School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1700 3rd Ave	New York	10128	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	Yes	No	No	(212) 427-2798	364	19	19.1	9.9%	122 (33.5%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (7.4%)	162 (44.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	48 (13.2%)	98	7^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.9	4^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.8%	3							100.0	96.6	100.0				98.3	100.0	100.0				100.0		$25,861	$1,258	$24,603
Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action	Public	K-5	323 E 91st St	New York	10128	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	No	(212) 828-2710	378	31	12.2	22.0%	197 (52.1%)	19 (5.0%)	69 (18.3%)	50 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (11.1%)	91	177^th of 2445 public elementary schools	92.8%		94.3	109^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.5%	68							83.9	75.0	87.3				87.5	85.3	90.5				71.2		$29,234	$1,949	$27,285
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente	Public	PK, KG-5	232 E 103rd St	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 860-5882	176	21	8.3	98.3%	14 (8.0%)	42 (23.9%)	111 (63.1%)	5 (2.8%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	20.7	2054^th of 2445 public elementary schools	16.0%		11.9	2299^th of 2445 public elementary schools	6.0%	245							27.8	23.1	66.7				10.5	25.0	35.0				30.0		$47,412	$3,765	$43,647
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 3	Public, Charter	K-8	410 E 100th St-4th Fl	New York	10029	New York County	Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 3	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 790-2184	629			83.3%	12 (1.9%)	353 (56.1%)	220 (35.0%)	16 (2.5%)	14 (2.2%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (1.7%)	91.6	164^th of 2445 public elementary schools	93.3%		94.2	111^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.5%	53	93.6	100.0	60.6	100.0			93.5	84.6	89.0	91.3	97.8		97.8	94.9	92.9	99.0	100.0		51.0		$21,841	$00	$21,841
Dream Charter School East Harlem	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1991 2nd Ave	New York	10029	New York County	Dream Charter School East Harlem	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 722-0232	554	43	12.8	94.6%	13 (2.3%)	212 (38.3%)	307 (55.4%)	7 (1.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.6%)	92.1	157^th of 2445 public elementary schools	93.6%		72.4	586^th of 2445 public elementary schools	76.0%	429				61.7		31.0	96.5	77.2	93.4	65.5	65.5	76.8	93.0	89.5	90.2	75.9	63.3		85.0		$47,630	$47,630	$00
Lexington Academy (The)	Public	PK, KG-8	131 E 104th St	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 860-5831	433	52	8.3	97.9%	11 (2.5%)	59 (13.6%)	354 (81.8%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10.6	2293^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	6.2%		12.3	2285^th of 2445 public elementary schools	6.5%	8							11.8	32.4	29.0	24.2	44.2	43.9	11.4	29.7	33.3	19.4	45.1	23.8	29.0	23.9	$38,983	$3,706	$35,277
Central Park East II	Public	PK, KG-8	433 E 100th St	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 860-5992	407	53	7.7	78.1%	27 (6.6%)	100 (24.6%)	251 (61.7%)	14 (3.4%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	16.8	2154^th of 2445 public elementary schools	11.9%		29.3	1765^th of 2445 public elementary schools	27.8%	389							33.3	18.8	31.3	22.7	36.8	41.2	41.2	31.3	35.7	27.3	36.8	53.3	50.0	62.5	$43,128	$4,366	$38,762
Nyc Autism Charter School East Harlem	Public, Charter	2-4	433 E 100th St	New York	10029	New York County	Nyc Autism Charter School East Harlem	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 860-2580	41	7	5.8	90.2%	4 (9.8%)	12 (29.3%)	22 (53.7%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)																					$106,594	$00	$106,594
Ps 171 Patrick Henry	Public	PK, KG-8	19 E 103rd St	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 860-5801	738	47	15.8	78.9%	45 (6.1%)	163 (22.1%)	429 (58.1%)	69 (9.3%)	7 (0.9%)	11 (1.5%)	14 (1.9%)	93.8	110^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.2	140^th of 2445 public elementary schools	94.3%	30				100.0	84.6		100.0	92.3	86.5	86.7	84.7	93.9	100.0	100.0	90.0	96.5	87.5	95.0	50.0	65.0	$30,047	$3,060	$26,986

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 77 Lower Lab School

What is the racial makeup of Ps 77 Lower Lab School?

Students at Ps 77 Lower Lab School are 45% Asian, 34% White, 13% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

How many students attend Ps 77 Lower Lab School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 364 students attended Ps 77 Lower Lab School.

Is Ps 77 Lower Lab School a good school?

Yes! Ps 77 Lower Lab School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

What district is Ps 77 Lower Lab School in?

New York City Geographic District # 2

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