Ps 277
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bronx, New York 10455 · New York City Geographic District # 7
#2395 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#44549 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 277
Ps 277 is a public elementary located in Bronx, in the New York City Geographic District # 7 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 347 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2395th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (46th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 347.
There are 442 schools in Bronx; Ps 277 ranks 354th of 426 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 277 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 277
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science
Bronx · Public high · Grades 6–12
460 students · 214 m away
Is 584
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
164 students · 214 m away
University Prep Charter High School
Bronx · Charter high · Grades 9–12
447 students · 214 m away
Zeta Charter School -South Bronx
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades PK–7
848 students · 418 m away
Leaders of Excellence Advocacy and Discovery
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
192 students · 432 m away
Ps 643
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–1
108 students · 432 m away
University Prep Charter Middle School
Bronx · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
424 students · 437 m away
Ps 5 Port Morris
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
630 students · 447 m away
Storefront Academy Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
260 students · 457 m away
Brilla College Preparatory Charter School
Bronx · Charter other · Grades K–11
739 students · 468 m away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
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Northeast School
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347 students
East View Elementary School
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John F Hughes Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 277 a good school?
Ps 277 has a Success Index (US) of 20.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2395 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 277 rank in New York?
Ps 277 ranks #2395 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #44549 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 277?
Ps 277 had 347 students in 2025.
Is Ps 277 a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 277 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 277?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 277; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.