PS 142 Amalia Castro
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 1 · Grades PK-5
1,429th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 39%· Stable
PS 142 Amalia Castro ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 142 Amalia Castro 1,429th 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 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 39th in 2025.
PS 142 Amalia Castro test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 142 Amalia Castro students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 373 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.8% | 77.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 14.9% | 16.9% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.6% | 1.6% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 5.2 pts |
Homes near PS 142 Amalia Castro
Typical home value $960K in zip 10002 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 142 Amalia Castro
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Manhattan Charter SchoolManhattan Charter School · 0 mi away · charter1,598th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 1PS 140 Nathan StrausNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.1 mi away2,155th of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 29% - 2PS 20 Anna SilverNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.2 mi away1,926th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 35% - 1PS 134 Henrietta SzoldNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.3 mi away2,199th of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 25% - 8PS 110 Florence NightingaleNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.3 mi away664th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 9PS 188 Island School (The)New York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.4 mi away445th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 98% - 1Manhattan Charter School IIManhattan Charter School II · 0.4 mi away · charter2,206th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 12% - 7PS 15 Roberto ClementeNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.4 mi away779th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 142 Amalia Castro in?
PS 142 Amalia Castro is part of the New York City Geographic District # 1 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 142 Amalia Castro a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 142 Amalia Castro 1,429th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 39% 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 142 Amalia Castro?
Hispanic 77%, Black 17%, White 3%, American Indian 2% (373 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 142 Amalia Castro cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10002 is $960K 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.