PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 3
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,039th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
134 W 122ND ST, New York, NY 10027
(212)678-2908NCES ID 360007803551Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) 2,039th 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 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 156 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 60.9% | ▲ 43.9 pts | |
| Black | 80.9% | 34.0% | ▼ 46.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $810K in zip 10027 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) in?
PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District # 3 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) 2,039th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 12% 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 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)?
Hispanic 61%, Black 34%, Two or more races 3%, White 2% (156 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10027 is $810K 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.