For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,736 students in 07727, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 07727, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 07727 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 07727, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07727, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Havens Bridge Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Howell Township Middle School North
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-0095
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-0095
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Howell High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-2131
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Ardena Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 Adelphia Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2485
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2485
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Farmingdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 Academy St
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-9611
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-9611
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07727, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07727, NJ include Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, Howell Township Middle School North and Howell High School.
How many public schools are located in 07727?
5 public schools are located in 07727.
What is the racial composition of students in 07727?
07727 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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