For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,957 students in 11735, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11735, NY are Woodward Parkway Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Howitt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11735 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11735, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11735, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 Woodward Pky
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5810
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5810
Grades: K-5
| 775 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 Powell Pl
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5610
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5610
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Howitt School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Van Cott Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5410
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: #44.
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mill Ln
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5710
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5710
Grades: K-5
| 623 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11735, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11735, NY include Woodward Parkway Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Howitt School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11735?
4 public elementary schools are located in 11735.
What is the racial composition of students in 11735?
11735 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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