P.S. 770 New American Academy (17K770) is a public school in District 17, Rugby-Remsen Village, Brooklyn, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2025, 75% of tested students were proficient in ELA and 69% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 274 students in 2024–25 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 15.3 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).
Visit school websiteTrust in principal is 84%, lower than most elementary schools in the district and citywide. Trust in teachers is 94%, lower than most NYC elementary schools. Family satisfaction is 89%, lower than most elementary schools in the district and citywide. Average class size is 15.3, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide. 2025 ELA proficiency is 75%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need.
| Year | Subject | Proficient | Students tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ELA | 75% | 88 |
| 2025 | Math | 69% | 88 |
| 2024 | ELA | 75% | 80 |
| 2024 | Math | 63% | 82 |
| 2023 | ELA | 70% | 86 |
| 2023 | Math | 57% | 86 |
| 2022 | ELA | 53% | 89 |
| 2022 | Math | 37% | 92 |
| 2019 | ELA | 52% | 107 |
| 2019 | Math | 49% | 105 |
| 2018 | ELA | 45% | 83 |
| 2018 | Math | 39% | 82 |
Proficiency means Level 3 or above.
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NYC DOE · 2024–25
| Measure | P.S. 770 New American Academy | P.S. 398 Walter Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 ELA proficient | 75% (0 pp vs 2024) | 35% (+15 pp vs 2024) |
| 2025 Math proficient | 69% (+6 pp vs 2024) | 44% (+31 pp vs 2024) |
| Average K–5 class size (2025–26) | 15.3 | 13.7 |
| Enrollment (2024–25) | 274 | 221 |
| Student–teacher ratio (2025–26) | 8.8 | 6.3 |
| Family satisfaction | 89% | 93% |
| Principal trust | 84% | 98% |
| Teacher trust | 94% | 98% |
| Leadership | 88% | 97% |
| Distance between schools | 0.00 mi | |
P.S. 770 New American Academy has higher ELA proficiency than P.S. 398 Walter Weaver (75% vs 35%) and higher Math proficiency (69% vs 44%).
| School | ELA | Math | Class size | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 398 Walter Weaver | 35% | 44% | 13.7 | 0.0 mi |
| P.S. 189 The Bilingual Center | 52% | 51% | 20.6 | 0.2 mi |
| P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture | 65% | 47% | 16.7 | 0.4 mi |
| New Bridges Elementary | 67% | 56% | 19.5 | 0.5 mi |
| P.S. 191 Paul Robeson | 54% | 37% | 18.2 | 0.6 mi |
| M.S. K394 | 47% | 41% | Not reported by DOE (privacy) | 0.6 mi |
| P.S. 091 The Albany Avenue School | 59% | 56% | 14.2 | 0.7 mi |
| P.S. 397 Foster-Laurie | 77% | 72% | 24.3 | 1.0 mi |
Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2025 · School information
pre-K, K–5
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15.3 students in K–5 (2025–26).