James J Ambrose School (The)
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Floral Park, New York 11004 · New York City Geographic District #26
#292 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#3572 of 50,301 nationally
About James J Ambrose School (The)
James J Ambrose School (The) is a public elementary located in Floral Park, in the New York City Geographic District #26 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 659 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 292nd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 659.
There are 7 schools in Floral Park; James J Ambrose School (The) ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James J Ambrose School (The) by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James J Ambrose School (The)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Floral Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students · 396 m away
Ps 191 Mayflower
Floral Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students · 1.1 km away
Early Childhood Center
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
304 students · 1.2 km away
Ps 186 Castlewood
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 1.2 km away
Ps 133 the Bellerose School of Excellence
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 1.5 km away
Ps/Is 208
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
605 students · 1.5 km away
Ps/Is 266
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
465 students · 1.6 km away
Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bellerose · Public high · Grades 9–12
840 students · 1.6 km away
Hillside Grade School
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students · 1.8 km away
John Lewis Childs School
Floral Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
674 students · 2.0 km away
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659 students
Ps 36 Unionport
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660 students
Ps 1 Bergen (The)
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Ps 179 Kensington
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Frequently asked questions
Is James J Ambrose School (The) a good school?
James J Ambrose School (The) has a Success Index (US) of 82.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #292 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James J Ambrose School (The) rank in New York?
James J Ambrose School (The) ranks #292 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #3572 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James J Ambrose School (The)?
James J Ambrose School (The) had 659 students in 2025.
Is James J Ambrose School (The) a elementary school or a high school?
James J Ambrose School (The) is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James J Ambrose School (The)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James J Ambrose School (The); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.