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PS 42 Claremont

Bronx, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 9

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About PS 42 Claremont

PS 42 Claremont is a public school in Bronx, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 311 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. There are about 8.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (36.7 teachers in all). It is one of 69 schools in New York City Geographic District # 9. There are 772 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a large city.

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School facts

Address	1537 Washington Ave, Bronx, NY 10457
Phone	(718) 583-7366
School district	New York City Geographic District # 9
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	311
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36.7
Students per teacher	8.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Bronx County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008602188). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Validus Preparatory AcademyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bronx · 0.1 mi Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science (The)Public · Grades 6 to 12Bronx · 0.1 mi Mott Hall Bronx High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bronx · 0.1 mi Icahn Charter School 1Charter · Grades K to 8Bronx · 0.1 mi IS 313 School of Leadership DevelopmentPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bronx · 0.1 mi IS 339Public · Grades 6 to 8Bronx · 0.1 mi Bronx Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · Grades 6 to 12Bronx · 0.2 mi PS 55 Benjamin FranklinPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bronx · 0.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 42 Claremont serve?

PS 42 Claremont serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 42 Claremont?

PS 42 Claremont reported 311 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 42 Claremont?

About 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 311 students and 36.7 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 42 Claremont a public or charter school?

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

What school district is PS 42 Claremont in?

PS 42 Claremont is part of New York City Geographic District # 9. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-9/

Where is PS 42 Claremont located?

PS 42 Claremont is at 1537 Washington Ave, Bronx, NY 10457. The phone number is (718) 583-7366.

How many other schools are near PS 42 Claremont?

There are 772 other schools within 5 miles of PS 42 Claremont in our directory.