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P.S. 77 Lower Lab School vs P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis

Public · Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

P.S. 77 Lower Lab School

Grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05

Public · Chinatown-Two Bridges

P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis

Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE

P.S. 77 Lower Lab School and P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis are both public schools in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill and Chinatown-Two Bridges. P.S. 77 Lower Lab School rates higher on every metric we compare, including overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 99/100 (P.S. 77 Lower Lab School) vs 76/100 (P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis).

How they compare

P.S. 77 Lower Lab School compared with P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis, metric by metric
MetricP.S. 77 Lower Lab SchoolP.S. 126 Jacob August Riis
Overall rating
99/100 (leads)
76/100
ELA proficiency
99% (leads)
73%
Math proficiency
99% (leads)
79%
Attendance
96% (leads)
93%
Student diversity
64% (leads)
63%
Average class size
26
26
Parent satisfaction
95/100 (leads)
94/100
Program breadth
100/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P.S. 77 Lower Lab School or P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis a better fit?
P.S. 77 Lower Lab School and P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis are both public schools in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill and Chinatown-Two Bridges. P.S. 77 Lower Lab School leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
How do P.S. 77 Lower Lab School and P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis compare on test scores?
P.S. 77 Lower Lab School: 99% ELA proficiency and 99% math proficiency. P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis: 73% ELA and 79% math.
What grades do P.S. 77 Lower Lab School and P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis serve?
P.S. 77 Lower Lab School serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05; P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE.

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