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PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
New York, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 3
Public schoolMagnet
About PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in New York, New York. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 145 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in New York. With about 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 8.5 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District # 3 runs 42 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Within 5 miles there are 791 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a large city.
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School facts
| Address | 134 W 122nd St, New York, NY 10027 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (212) 678-2908 |
| School district | New York City Geographic District # 3 |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 145 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 17 |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 |
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22) |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, New York County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360007803551). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) serve?
PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) reported 145 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
About 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 145 students and 17 teachers in federal data.
Is PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) a public or charter school?
PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) in?
PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) is part of New York City Geographic District # 3. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-3/
Where is PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) located?
PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) is at 134 W 122nd St, New York, NY 10027. The phone number is (212) 678-2908.
How many other schools are near PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
There are 791 other schools within 5 miles of PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) in our directory.
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