For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,702 students in 07728, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07728, NJ are Dwight D. Eisenhower School, Clifton T. Barkalow School and Freehold Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07728 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07728, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07728, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
279 Burlington Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-3910
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Clifton T. Barkalow School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498 Stillwells Corner Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-4403
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-4403
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Freehold Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Park Avenue
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 761-2156
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 761-2156
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
07728, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Monmouth County Youth Det (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
119 Dutch Ln Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7280
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07728, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07728, NJ include Dwight D. Eisenhower School, Clifton T. Barkalow School and Freehold Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07728?
3 public middle schools are located in 07728.
What is the racial composition of students in 07728?
07728 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% 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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