For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,654 students in 07728, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07728, NJ are Dwight D. Eisenhower School, Clifton T. Barkalow School and Freehold Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07728 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07728, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07728, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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.
Clifton T. Barkalow School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498 Stillwells Corner Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-4403
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-4403
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Freehold Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Park Avenue
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 761-2156
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 761-2156
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
07728, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Monmouth County Youth Det (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
119 Dutch Ln Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7280
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7280
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07728, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07728, NJ include Dwight D. Eisenhower School, Clifton T. Barkalow School and Freehold Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07728?
3 public middle schools are located in 07728.
What is the racial composition of students in 07728?
07728 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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