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Freehold Township School District (2026) - Freehold, NJ

Freehold Township School District

384 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Freehold Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,406 students in Freehold Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Freehold Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
3,406 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
353 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Freehold Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#162 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
56%
38%
63%
49%
19%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
15%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
71%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,849 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,628 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,849
$27,031
Spending / Student
$26,628
$25,924

Best Freehold Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall W. Errickson School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
271 Elton Adelphia Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-8022
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
West Freehold School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Castronova Way
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
279 Burlington Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Joseph J Catena School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
275 Burlington Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-4430
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Laura Donovan School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
237 Stonehurst Blvd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-3321
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Clifton T. Barkalow School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
498 Stillwells Corner Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-4403
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
C. Richard Applegate School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
47 Jeanne Brennan Drive
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-5460
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
610 Stillwells Corner Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 866-6858
Gr: PK | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Freehold Township School District?
Freehold Township School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,406 students.
What is the rank of Freehold Township School District?
Freehold Township School District is ranked #159 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freehold Township School District?
71% of Freehold Township School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freehold Township School District?
Freehold Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Freehold Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,628 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,406 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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