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
| Metric | P.S. 77 Lower Lab School | P.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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