Ps 42 Benjamin Altman vs Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
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.
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
256 students
| Measure | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York | Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #624 of 2,536 | #596 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #9879 of 50,301 | #2817 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 476 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 84.5% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.1 vs 72.0).
- •Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 60%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 87.5%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.6).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is the larger school with 476 students compared with 256.
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 Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
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 Ps 42 Benjamin Altman and Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law?
About 192 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 42 Benjamin Altman and Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law rank in New York?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is 624th of 2,536 and Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law is 596th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).