For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,853 students in 07727, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07727, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07727 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 07727, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07727, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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: PK-2 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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: 3-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
07727, 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
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07727, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07727, NJ include Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, Howell Township Middle School North and Ardena Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07727?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07727.
What is the racial composition of students in 07727?
07727 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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