For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,961 students in Farmingdale, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Farmingdale, NJ are Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, Howell Township Middle School North and Ardena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmingdale, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Farmingdale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Farmingdale, NJ (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.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in Farmingdale, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Farmingdale, NJ include Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, Howell Township Middle School North and Ardena Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Farmingdale?
4 public elementary schools are located in Farmingdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmingdale?
Farmingdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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