Ampark Neighborhood

Ampark Neighborhood (10X344) is a public school in District 10, Van Cortlandt Village, Bronx, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 67% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 299 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 22.4 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Van Cortlandt Village
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Ampark Neighborhood
3961 Hillman Ave, Bronx, NY 10463, USA
Bronx, Van Cortlandt Village

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 67%, about typical for NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 9 points from 2025; math is up 7 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

Also worth knowing: 2026 reading proficiency is 48%, lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

What the numbers say

  • Average class size (2025–26) is 22.4, larger than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

92%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 49% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.59 · 75th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

48%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

119 students tested

Level 119%
Level 233%
Level 330%
Level 418%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education13%

46 students tested

General education students70%

73 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 344%
Grade 455%
Grade 541%

Mathematics

67%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

119 students tested

Level 116%
Level 217%
Level 336%
Level 431%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education39%

46 students tested

General education students85%

73 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 353%
Grade 471%
Grade 576%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school48%
District 1039%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school67%
District 1042%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests51%48%49%67%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201851%49%
201953%53%
202244%57%
202351%61%
202454%69%
202563%76%
202648%67%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 77%0.7 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 91%0.8 mi away

  3. Ampark Neighborhood (this school)48%

    Economic need index: 56%

  4. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 91%0.7 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 90%

  7. Economic need index: 91%0.9 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 90%0.8 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 93%0.9 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 77%0.7 mi away

  2. Ampark Neighborhood (this school)67%

    Economic need index: 56%

  3. Economic need index: 91%0.8 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 91%0.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 91%0.9 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 93%0.9 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 90%0.8 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 90%

Ampark Neighborhood vs P.S. 095 Sheila Mencher

MeasureAmpark NeighborhoodP.S. 095 Sheila Mencher
2026 reading proficient48% (-15 points vs 2025)32% (-8 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient67% (-9 points vs 2025)30% (-8 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)22.420.2
Enrollment (2025–26)299832
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)12.010.9
Family satisfaction (2026)92%99%
Principal trust (2026)98%97%
Teacher trust (2026)98%98%
Leadership (2026)98%99%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

Ampark Neighborhood has higher math proficiency than P.S. 095 Sheila Mencher (67% vs 30%) and higher reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).

Student body

Enrollment

299 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 63 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

22.4

children in the average K–5 class; about 12.0 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

4%

was 4% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

59% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 56% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

32%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 12% White, 63% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 12% Black, 7% multiracial, 52% female, 48% male.

Economic need index: 56% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
98%
Disability support services
80%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
90%
Parent involvement
95%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

3961 Hillman Ave, Bronx, NY 10463, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 13% in reading (46 tested), compared with 48% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: Van Cortlandt Village, Bronx
  • Address: 3961 Hillman Ave, Bronx, NY 10463, USA