For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,212 students in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in West Freehold are Adelphia Early Learning Center, West Freehold School and Laura Donovan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adelphia Early Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Adelphia Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1553
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1553
Gr: PK | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
West Freehold School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Castronova Way
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-5101
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Laura Donovan School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
237 Stonehurst Blvd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-3321
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-3321
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
485 Adelphia Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1085
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1085
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
610 Stillwells Corner Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 866-6858
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 866-6858
Gr: PK | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold, NJ include Adelphia Early Learning Center, West Freehold School and Laura Donovan School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold?
the neighborhood of West Freehold, Freehold public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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