Is P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman a good school?

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman has an overall score of 89/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 72% proficiency in ELA and 80% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman serve?

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 462 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman?

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman offer?

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman offers 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman located?

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman is located at 71 HESTER STREET, New York, NY in District 2.

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman rated 89/100 in Manhattan, District 2. ELA proficiency: 72%. Math proficiency: 80%. 462 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 02M042
District: 2
Borough: Manhattan
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 462
Overall score: 89/100
ELA proficiency: 72%
Math proficiency: 80%
Address: 71 HESTER STREET, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses236

Response rate54%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher is among the highest published topics (98/100). Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate sits lower (87/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 94 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 94 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 96 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	87	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	98	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	93	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	94	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	93	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	97	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	94	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	95	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	92	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	96	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 02M042

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses57

Response rate98%

Published topics23 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Early Childhood Instruction is among the highest published topics (100/100). Quality of Student Discussion sits lower (76/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 99 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 98 / 100
Early Childhood Instruction: 100 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	94	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	83	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	96	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	96	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Guidance	93	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	99	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	90	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	99	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	98	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	84	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	99	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	97	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	76	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	95	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	99	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	97	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	98	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	84	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	94	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 02M042

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled