Essex Street Academy vs Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 192 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Street Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Essex Street Academy New York, New York | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #430 of 1,079 | #624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1711 of 16,910 | #9879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Street Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 72.1).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Essex Street Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 60%).
- •Essex Street Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 66.8%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.8).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is the larger school with 476 students compared with 366.
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 Essex Street Academy better than Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Street Academy ranks higher (77.1 vs 72.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Essex Street Academy and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
About 192 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Street Academy: 366. Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Street Academy and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman rank in New York?
Essex Street Academy is 430th 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).