For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,090 students in the neighborhood of East Freehold, Freehold, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Freehold are Dwight D. Eisenhower School and Joseph J Catena School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Freehold, Freehold, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of East Freehold, Freehold, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
279 Burlington Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-3910
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Joseph J Catena School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Burlington Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-4430
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-4430
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of East Freehold, Freehold, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of East Freehold, Freehold, NJ include Dwight D. Eisenhower School and Joseph J Catena School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of East Freehold, Freehold?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of East Freehold, Freehold.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Freehold, Freehold?
the neighborhood of East Freehold, Freehold public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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