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PS 42 Benjamin Altman

New York, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 2

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About PS 42 Benjamin Altman

Located in New York, New York, PS 42 Benjamin Altman is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 476 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in New York. With about 45.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.5 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District # 2 runs 118 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 798 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city.

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School facts

Address	71 Hester St, New York, NY 10002
Phone	(212) 226-8410
School district	New York City Geographic District # 2
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	476
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	45.3
Students per teacher	10.5
Charter school	No
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 360007702187). 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 42 Benjamin Altman serve?

PS 42 Benjamin Altman serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 42 Benjamin Altman?

PS 42 Benjamin Altman reported 476 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 42 Benjamin Altman?

About 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 476 students and 45.3 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 42 Benjamin Altman a public or charter school?

PS 42 Benjamin Altman is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 42 Benjamin Altman in?

PS 42 Benjamin Altman is part of New York City Geographic District # 2. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-2/

Where is PS 42 Benjamin Altman located?

PS 42 Benjamin Altman is at 71 Hester St, New York, NY 10002. The phone number is (212) 226-8410.

How many other schools are near PS 42 Benjamin Altman?

There are 798 other schools within 5 miles of PS 42 Benjamin Altman in our directory.