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James J Ambrose School

80-51 261st St
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James J Ambrose School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James J Ambrose School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James J Ambrose School's student population of 657 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James J Ambrose School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James J Ambrose School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#456 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
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79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James J Ambrose School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James J Ambrose School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James J Ambrose School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
70%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
29%
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Black
6%
16%
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White
6%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of James J Ambrose School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James J Ambrose School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James J Ambrose School's ranking?
James J Ambrose School is ranked #456 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend James J Ambrose School?
657 students attend James J Ambrose School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of James J Ambrose School students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James J Ambrose School?
James J Ambrose School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James J Ambrose School offer ?
James J Ambrose School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James J Ambrose School part of?
In what neighborhood is James J Ambrose School located?
James J Ambrose School is located in the Floral Park neighborhood of Glen Oaks, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Floral Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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