PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN

PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 655 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 42, also known as the Benjamin Altman School, is a public elementary school located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is situated on Hester Street in a historically significant neighborhood. It is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 2, one of the most highly regarded and competitive districts in the city, which provides the school with access to various resources and pedagogical frameworks common to the area's educational landscape.

The school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment for a diverse student body. PS 42 emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating arts and social-emotional learning into its curriculum. As a neighborhood school, it prioritizes parent engagement and community involvement, striving to create a cohesive learning space that reflects the cultural vibrancy of the Lower East Side. Its location allows students to benefit from the neighborhood’s proximity to cultural institutions and enrichment opportunities typical of urban schooling in New York City.

For more information, contact PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN at (212) 226-8410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.