Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 42 Benjamin Altman ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman's student population of 527 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1455 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
78%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 42 Benjamin Altman's ranking?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is ranked #1455 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 42 Benjamin Altman often compared to?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altmanis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 2 Meyer London by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
527 students attend Ps 42 Benjamin Altman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ps 42 Benjamin Altman students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 42 Benjamin Altman offer ?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 42 Benjamin Altman part of?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/21/2021
I love this school because the teacher are so nice .
5 2/10/2014
I attended P.S. 42 from the fall of 1946 through the spring of 1952 (kindergarten through 5th grade). I was not a model student, until the 5th grade, when Mrs. (?) Brown somehow managed to engage me. Am wondering if any info is available about this wonderful teacher.
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