Hillside Grade School vs James J Ambrose School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Grade School
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students
James J Ambrose School (The)
Floral Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
| Measure | Hillside Grade School New Hyde Park, New York | James J Ambrose School (The) Floral Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #102 of 2,536 | #292 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #733 of 50,301 | #3572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| city | New Hyde Park | Floral Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 82.6).
- •James J Ambrose School (The) does better on math proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •James J Ambrose School (The) does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Hillside Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 50.7%).
- •Hillside Grade School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •James J Ambrose School (The) is the larger school with 659 students compared with 446.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillside Grade School better than James J Ambrose School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Grade School ranks higher (90.2 vs 82.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hillside Grade School and James J Ambrose School (The)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between New Hyde Park and Floral Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Grade School: 446. James J Ambrose School (The): 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Grade School and James J Ambrose School (The) rank in New York?
Hillside Grade School is 102nd of 2,536 and James J Ambrose School (The) is 292nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).