Best Floral Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,744 students in the neighborhood of Floral Park, Glen Oaks, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Floral Park are James J Ambrose School and Irwin Altman Middle School 172. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Floral Park, Glen Oaks, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Floral Park, Glen Oaks, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James J Ambrose School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
80-51 261st St
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718) 831-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
81-14 257th St
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718) 831-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Floral Park, Glen Oaks, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Floral Park, Glen Oaks, NY include James J Ambrose School and Irwin Altman Middle School 172.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Floral Park, Glen Oaks?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Floral Park, Glen Oaks.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Floral Park, Glen Oaks?
the neighborhood of Floral Park, Glen Oaks public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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