Total enrollment
4,644
-404 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Farmingdale
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 61%
% Hispanic
32%
was 24%
% Black
7%
was 7%
% Asian
8%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Farmingdale has contracted 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,048 students to 4,644. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 61% to 49%.
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.