James J Ambrose School (The)
Floral Park, NY · New York City Geographic District #26 · Grades PK-5
284th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 88%▼ Declining
James J Ambrose School (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks James J Ambrose School (The) 284th 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 88% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 95th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — declining.
James J Ambrose School (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
James J Ambrose School (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 664 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69.3% | 70.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 13.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.9% | 5.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 11.3% | 5.3% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near James J Ambrose School (The)
Typical home value $610K in zip 11004 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James J Ambrose School (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8PS 191 MayflowerNew York City Geographic District #26 · 0.7 mi away502nd of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 78% - –Early Childhood CenterGreat Neck Union Free School District · 0.7 mi away
- 9PS 186 CastlewoodNew York City Geographic District #26 · 0.7 mi away339th of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 83% - –PS 224NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.7 mi away
- 9PS 133New York City Geographic District #26 · 0.9 mi away401st of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 78% - 7Ps/Is 208New York City Geographic District #29 · 0.9 mi away756th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 72% - 9Ps/Is 266New York City Geographic District #26 · 1 mi away300th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 96% - 10Hillside Grade SchoolNew Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District · 1.1 mi away211th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 82%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James J Ambrose School (The) in?
James J Ambrose School (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #26 district in Floral Park, New York.
Is James J Ambrose School (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James J Ambrose School (The) 284th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of James J Ambrose School (The)?
Asian 70%, Hispanic 14%, Black 6%, White 5% (664 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James J Ambrose School (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11004 is $610K 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.