Total enrollment
4,644
-176 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Farmingdale
New York · Public K-12
Farmingdale reports 5 public K-12 schools and approximately 4,644 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 929.
4-year change in Farmingdale
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
8,474
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
4,644
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 1,704 |
| HOWITT SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 1,180 |
| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | KG-05 | 353 |
| SALTZMAN EAST MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | KG-05 | 592 |
| WOODWARD PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | KG-05 | 815 |
About Farmingdale
Farmingdale, New York is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,644 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
On the school-mix side, the city consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Farmingdale is around 929 students, 79% higher than the New York average of about 519.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Farmingdale has contracted 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,820 students to 4,644.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Farmingdale discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.