Emma Lazarus High School vs Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 240 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma Lazarus High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
279 students
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Emma Lazarus High School New York, New York | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #598 of 1,079 | #624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2825 of 16,910 | #9879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 279 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.9 vs 72.1).
- •Emma Lazarus High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 77%).
- •Emma Lazarus High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 60%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 96.4%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.6).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is the larger school with 476 students compared with 279.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emma Lazarus High School better than Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emma Lazarus High School and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
About 240 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma Lazarus High School: 279. Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma Lazarus High School and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman rank in New York?
Emma Lazarus High School is 598th of 1,079 and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is 624th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).