Ps 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School

Ps 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School in Harlem is in a residential area.

Ps 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School in Harlem is well known in New York City.

Ps 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School in Harlem is in a modern building.

Ps 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

134 W 122nd St, New York, NY

Central Harlem Neighborhood

New York City Geographic District No. 3

129 Students

C+

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Denise Gomez

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1

Math Proficiency
15%

Reading Proficiency
15%

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

15%

Math Proficiency

15%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

6:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

18.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

142:1

Student Diversity

Male

56.1%

Female

43.9%

Black

56.1%

Hispanic

32.7%

White

6.1%

Two or more races

4.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

2/8/2025

We could not be happier to bring our in-residency program to P.S. 242. Students are eager to learn and showcase their talent!

1.0 parent

1/21/2025

Please do not send your children here I would like to start by saying staff are horrible starting with the principal. My child's glucose monitor was lost he is diabetic when I addressed the issue I was ignored. I have had conversations with principal in the past and she is just truly disgusting does...

5.0 other

6/23/2024

It was wonderful to work with the students at P.S. 242 for a great in-residency program through music and theatre. Administration, teachers and staff were simply great. The children loved to be on stage and perform a unique show. It’s a wonderful multicultural environment.

5.0 parent

8/4/2023

My child has been enrolled in this school since first grade and our experience is great. The small size of the school allows for interactions between all classroom and fosters an incusive and safe environment for all. The teachers are extremely involved and approachable, they are always open to disc...

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List Price Range

$300K - $3.8M

Homes For Sale

186

Average Home Value

$997,165

Median Lot Size

2,613 Sq Ft

% Renters

84%

Household Income

$81,744

% of College Grads

43.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,645 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

91.3%

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- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,320 Sq Ft
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Picnic Area

Collyer Brothers Park

Picnic Area

Jackie Robinson Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool

St. Nicholas Park

Basketball
Bike Trails
Dog Park

Brigadier General Charles Young Playground

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Basketball
Playground

Holcombe Rucker Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground

Martin Luther King, Jr. Playground

Playground

Marcus Garvey Park

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Percy E. Sutton Playground

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