For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,195 students in Farmingdale, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Farmingdale, NJ are Howell Township Middle School North and Farmingdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmingdale, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Farmingdale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Farmingdale, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in Farmingdale, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Farmingdale, NJ include Howell Township Middle School North and Farmingdale Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Farmingdale?
2 public middle schools are located in Farmingdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmingdale?
Farmingdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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