Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach's student population of 290 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1190 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach's ranking?
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach is ranked #1190 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach?
290 students attend P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach?
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach offer ?
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach part of?
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
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