P.S. 142 Amalia Castro
P.S. 142 Amalia Castro is a District 1 public elementary school for 3-K through 5th grade at 100 Attorney Street, known for its arts program and its status as a community school.
| Address | 100 Attorney Street, New York, NY 10002 |
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| Grades | 3-K, pre-K to 5 |
| School day | Monday to Friday, 8:20 am – 2:40 pm |
| Students | 365 (2024–25) |
| District | District 1 (District 1 priority) |
| Main office | 212-598-3800 |
| Parent coordinator | Madeline Garcia, 212-598-3800 |
| Website | ps142m.org |
Key dates
- Early December 2026 (expected)Kindergarten applications for fall 2027 open on MySchools, for children born in 2022. They usually close in mid-January.
- Early January 2027 (expected)3-K and pre-K applications for fall 2027 usually open, closing in late February.
- Now through the fallSchool tours for next year's families. Book through the school (see below).
About the school
- Visual arts, music, dance and theater, with partners including Rosie's Theater Kids, Story Pirates, the New-York Historical Society and Educational Alliance
- Reading and writing taught with Columbia Teachers College methods
- Social-emotional learning program
- Community school, with services for families
- Integrated co-teaching (ICT) and self-contained special education classes
- 34 pre-K and 26 3-K seats
- Monthly Family Fridays, when parents visit classrooms and join a workshop
The building is shared with the Manhattan Charter School.
After school
The school runs an After School Club; sign-ups open each August through the community schools page. Ask the parent coordinator about provider and hours.
PTA
Instagram: @ps142PTA. Email the PTA through ps142m.org/pta. Parents can also sign up to volunteer at ps142m.org/volunteer.
Tours and admissions
Book a 3-K, pre-K or kindergarten tour with the forms at ps142m.org/admissions, or call the parent coordinator, Madeline Garcia. Kindergarten tours are private, at 9 am or 1:30 pm. Grades 1 to 5 enroll in person at the main office.
All District 1 elementary schools are unzoned "schools of choice": you rank the schools you want on MySchools, and District 1 residents get priority. Children enter kindergarten in the calendar year they turn 5. See NYC Public Schools' kindergarten page and pre-K page for the official timeline, which is announced each fall.
Comparing schools
To compare schools, read the independent review on InsideSchools and the school's profile on MySchools. The best way to judge fit is a tour: watch a class, ask about class size, homework and how the school communicates with families.
For Grand Street co-op residents
Attorney Street is a few blocks north of Grand Street.
Questions parents ask
What are P.S. 142's school hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:20 am to 2:40 pm.
How do I tour P.S. 142?
Use the tour forms on ps142m.org/admissions or call parent coordinator Madeline Garcia at 212-598-3800.
Does P.S. 142 have 3-K and pre-K?
Yes, with 26 3-K seats and 34 pre-K seats according to InsideSchools.
How do I contact the P.S. 142 PTA?
Through Instagram @ps142PTA or the email link on ps142m.org/pta.
Official links
Last checked October 15, 2026. We re-check this page every week against P.S. 142 Amalia Castro's own website and NYC sources. Details change, so confirm anything important directly. Something to add or correct? Tell us.