For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,647 students in 11735, NY (there are , serving 367 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 11735, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11735, NY are Farmingdale Senior High School, Woodward Parkway Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11735 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11735, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11735, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmingdale Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Lincoln St
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5210
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,690 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Woodward Pky
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5810
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5810
Gr: K-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Powell Pl
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5610
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5610
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Howitt School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Van Cott Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5410
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mill Ln
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5710
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5710
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11735, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11735, NY include Farmingdale Senior High School, Woodward Parkway Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11735?
5 public schools are located in 11735.
What percentage of students in 11735 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 11735 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11735?
11735 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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