New Design High School 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.
New Design High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | New Design High School New York, New York | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,079 | #624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2566 of 16,910 | #9879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Design High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 72.1).
- •New Design High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •New Design High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 60%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 86%).
- •New Design High School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.6).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is the larger school with 476 students compared with 421.
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 New Design High School better than Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
On the Success Index (US), New Design High School ranks higher (73.1 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 New Design High School 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?
New Design High School: 421. Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Design High School and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman rank in New York?
New Design High School is 547th 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).