For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,180 students in Farmingdale, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Farmingdale, NY is Howitt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmingdale, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Farmingdale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Farmingdale, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Farmingdale, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Farmingdale, NY include Howitt School.
How many public middle schools are located in Farmingdale?
1 public middle schools are located in Farmingdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmingdale?
Farmingdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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