Best 11735 New York Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,647 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 52%), 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11735, NY Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmingdale Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Lincoln St
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,690 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
95 Woodward Pky
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5810
Gr: K-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Powell Pl
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5610
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Howitt School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
70 Van Cott Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Mill Ln
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 434-5710
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 11735, NY?
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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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