Lower Manhattan Arts 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.
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
262 students
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Lower Manhattan Arts Academy New York, New York | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,079 | #624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2805 of 16,910 | #9879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 262 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.0 vs 72.1).
- •Lower Manhattan Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •Lower Manhattan Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 60%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 87.8%).
- •Lower Manhattan Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.6).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is the larger school with 476 students compared with 262.
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 Lower Manhattan Arts Academy 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 Lower Manhattan Arts 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?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy: 262. Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Manhattan Arts Academy and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman rank in New York?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is 594th 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).