Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman is 0.48, 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.
P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman is ranked #615 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman?
457 students attend P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman?
P.s. 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 P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman offer ?
P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman part of?
I love this school because the teacher are so nice .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Eva Jiang
52/10/2014
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.
Thanks.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - fskor
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
