Serving 879 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Floral Park-bellerose School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floral Park-bellerose School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Floral Park-bellerose School's student population of 879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Floral Park-bellerose School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floral Park-bellerose School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floral Park-bellerose School's ranking?
Floral Park-bellerose School is ranked #909 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Floral Park-bellerose School often compared to?
Floral Park-bellerose Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Lewis Childs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Floral Park-bellerose School?
879 students attend Floral Park-bellerose School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Floral Park-bellerose School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floral Park-bellerose School?
Floral Park-bellerose School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Floral Park-bellerose School offer ?
Floral Park-bellerose School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Floral Park-bellerose School part of?
Floral Park-bellerose School is part of Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District.
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