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Best Farmingdale Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,758 students in Farmingdale, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Farmingdale, NJ are Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, Howell Township Middle School North and Howell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmingdale, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Farmingdale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Farmingdale, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
130 Havens Bridge Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Gr: PK-2 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Howell Township Middle School North
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-0095
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Howell High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Ardena Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Adelphia Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2485
Gr: 3-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Farmingdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Academy St
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-9611
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Farmingdale, New Jersey

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
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Farmingdale, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Farmingdale, NJ include Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, Howell Township Middle School North and Howell High School.
How many public schools are located in Farmingdale?
5 public schools are located in Farmingdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmingdale?
Farmingdale public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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