Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam
Arverne, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades PK-8
1,854th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam 1,854th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 619 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.6% | 63.8% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.0% | 29.6% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 2.7% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam
Typical home value $617K in zip 11692 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Goldie Maple AcademyNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.4 mi away2,197th of 2,326
ELA 29% · Math 21% - 2PS 183 Dr Richard R GreenNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away2,005th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 31% - 1PS 105 Bay School (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away2,202nd of 2,326
ELA 25% - 1Lighthouse Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.5 mi away2,137th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 27% - 8PS 47 Chris GalasNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.6 mi away651st of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 71% - 1PS 43New York City Geographic District #27 · 1.8 mi away2,162nd of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 25% - 3PS 104 Bays Water (The)New York City Geographic District #27 · 1.8 mi away1,840th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 43% - 10Wave Preparatory Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 2 mi away144th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 90%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam in?
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Arverne, New York.
Is Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam 1,854th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam?
Black 64%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 2%, Asian 2% (619 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11692 is $617K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.