Ps 42 Benjamin Altman vs Smith Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Smith Street Elementary School
Uniondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York | Smith Street Elementary School Uniondale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #624 of 2,536 | #731 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9879 of 50,301 | #12032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | New York | Uniondale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 69.0).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Smith Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Smith Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 66.8%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.1).
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 Ps 42 Benjamin Altman better than Smith Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 42 Benjamin Altman ranks higher (72.1 vs 69.0 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 Ps 42 Benjamin Altman and Smith Street Elementary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between New York and Uniondale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Smith Street Elementary School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 42 Benjamin Altman and Smith Street Elementary School rank in New York?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is 624th of 2,536 and Smith Street Elementary School is 731st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).