For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,644 students in 11735, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 367 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 11735, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11735, NY are Farmingdale Senior High School, Woodward Parkway Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11735 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11735, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11735, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmingdale Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Lincoln St
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5210
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,704 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Woodward Pky
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5810
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5810
Gr: K-5 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Powell Pl
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5610
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5610
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Howitt School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Van Cott Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5410
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mill Ln
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5710
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5710
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11735, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11735, NY include Farmingdale Senior High School, Woodward Parkway Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11735?
5 public schools are located in 11735.
What percentage of students in 11735 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 11735 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11735?
11735 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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