Pace High School vs Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 213 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pace High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
499 students
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Pace High School New York, New York | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #417 of 1,079 | #624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1599 of 16,910 | #9879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pace High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 72.1).
- •Pace High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Pace High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 60%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 82.8%).
- •Pace High School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 10.6).
- •Pace High School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 476.
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 Pace High School better than Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
On the Success Index (US), Pace High School ranks higher (77.9 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 Pace High School and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
About 213 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pace High School: 499. Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pace High School and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman rank in New York?
Pace High School is 417th 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).