School Overview
**PS 771**, located at 1075 Oceanview Avenue in the Brighton Beach/Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn, is a specialized District 75 school. District 75 programs in New York City are dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, students with multiple disabilities, and those requiring intensive therapeutic support. The school is designed to provide highly individualized instruction, small class sizes, and a multi-disciplinary approach to education that integrates academic learning with social, emotional, and physical development.

Because PS 771 operates within the District 75 framework, its curriculum is heavily focused on functional skills, communication development, and vocational preparation tailored to each student's specific Individualized Education Program (IEP). The school community emphasizes a supportive, inclusive environment where students receive comprehensive services—such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy—on-site. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, therapists, and families, the school aims to help students achieve greater independence and build the necessary life skills to succeed both within and beyond the classroom.
539
Total Students
94.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 771
Demographic Student Count
White117
Hispanic119
Black171
Asian113
Two or More11
American Indian6
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    171 (31.7%)
  • Hispanic
    119 (22.1%)
  • White
    117 (21.7%)
  • Asian
    113 (21.0%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone: (718)891-3600
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 94.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 467
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 6
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 5
Ungraded 264

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 771
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten47
Grade 144
Grade 275
Grade 324
Grade 48
Grade 56
Grade 616
Grade 720
Grade 813
Grade 96
Grade 106
Grade 115
Grade 125
Ungraded264
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 771
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12923.9%
Male41076.1%
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