PS 277
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Grades PK-5
719th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
PS 277 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 277 719th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
PS 277 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 277 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 323 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.5% | 65.6% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Black | 22.3% | 30.7% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 277
Typical home value $490K in zip 10455 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2011
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 277
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Zeta Charter School -South BronxZeta Charter School -South Bronx · 0.3 mi away · charter61st of 2,326
ELA 92% · Math 94% - 3PS 5 Port MorrisNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.3 mi away1,830th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 40% - 9Storefront Academy Charter SchoolStorefront Academy Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter404th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 76% - 3Bronx Charter School for ChildrenBronx Charter School for Children · 0.3 mi away · charter1,860th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 38% - 1PS 30 WiltonNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.3 mi away2,153rd of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 24% - 9Neighborhood Charter School-BronxNeighborhood Charter School-Bronx · 0.4 mi away · charter412th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 77% - 3PS 65 Mother Hale AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.4 mi away1,818th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 35% - 10Academic Leadership Charter SchoolAcademic Leadership Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter73rd of 2,326
ELA 91% · Math 94%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 277 in?
PS 277 is part of the New York City Geographic District # 7 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 277 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 277 719th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 277?
Hispanic 66%, Black 31%, Asian 1%, American Indian 1% (323 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 277 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10455 is $490K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.