Top Rankings
Howell Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,711 students in Howell Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Howell Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
5,711 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
505 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Howell Township Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
235 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,335 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
34%
# Black Students
231 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
3,575 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
63%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
326 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
450
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
528
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
539
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
570
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
585
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
597
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
583
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
604
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
630
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
625
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,961 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,825
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,961
$25,828
Best Howell Township Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adelphia Elementary School
(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
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Ramtown Greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 202-1745
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 202-1745
Grades: PK-2
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Land O'pines Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Windeler Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2489
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2489
Grades: PK-2
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Havens Bridge Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Grades: PK-2
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Ramtown Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Ramtown -greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2493
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2493
Grades: 3-5
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Howell Township Middle School North
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Squankum Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-0095
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-0095
Grades: 6-8
| 1,024 students
Rank: #77.
Howell Township Middle School South
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Ramtown-greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 836-1327
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 836-1327
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #88.
Taunton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Taunton Drive
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2497
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2497
Grades: PK-2
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Newbury Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
179 Newbury Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2491
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2491
Grades: 3-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Aldrich Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2483
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2483
Grades: 3-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
485 Adelphia Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1085
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1085
Grades: 3-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1212.
Ardena Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 Adelphia Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2485
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2485
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howell Township Public School District?
Howell Township Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,711 students.
What is the rank of Howell Township Public School District?
Howell Township Public School District is ranked #267 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howell Township Public School District?
63% of Howell Township Public School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howell Township Public School District?
Howell Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Howell Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,961 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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