For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,758 students in Farmingdale, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Farmingdale, NJ are Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, Howell Township Middle School North and Howell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmingdale, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Farmingdale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Farmingdale, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Havens Bridge Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Gr: PK-2 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Howell Township Middle School North
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-0095
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-0095
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Howell High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-2131
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Ardena Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 Adelphia Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2485
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2485
Gr: 3-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Farmingdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 Academy St
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-9611
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-9611
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Farmingdale, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fresh Start High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4240 Atlantic Rd
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Farmingdale, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Farmingdale, NJ include Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, Howell Township Middle School North and Howell High School.
How many public schools are located in Farmingdale?
5 public schools are located in Farmingdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmingdale?
Farmingdale public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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