For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 505 students in Farmingdale, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Farmingdale, NJ are Edith M. Griebling Elementary School and Farmingdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmingdale, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Farmingdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Farmingdale, NJ (2025)
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.
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 preschools in Farmingdale, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Farmingdale, NJ include Edith M. Griebling Elementary School and Farmingdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Farmingdale?
2 public preschools are located in Farmingdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmingdale?
Farmingdale public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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