C. Richard Applegate School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Freehold, New Jersey 07728 · Freehold Township School District
#525 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#6231 of 50,301 nationally
About C. Richard Applegate School
C. Richard Applegate School is a public elementary located in Freehold, in the Freehold Township School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 358 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 525th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (62th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 358.
There are 14 schools in Freehold; C. Richard Applegate School ranks 6th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for C. Richard Applegate School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near C. Richard Applegate School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Freehold Borough High School
Freehold · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students · 1.8 km away
Freehold Learning Center
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
562 students · 2.2 km away
Lafayette Mills School
Manalapan · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
459 students · 2.4 km away
Freehold Intermediate School
Freehold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students · 3.2 km away
Park Avenue Elementary School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
463 students · 3.2 km away
West Freehold School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 4.1 km away
Joseph J Catena School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 4.1 km away
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
Freehold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students · 4.3 km away
Early Childhood Learning Center
Freehold · Public other · Grades PK–PK
95 students · 4.5 km away
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
624 students · 4.5 km away
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358 students
Cliffwood Elementary School
Cliffwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
358 students
Deerfield School
Short Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–4
358 students
G.H. Carson Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is C. Richard Applegate School a good school?
C. Richard Applegate School has a Success Index (US) of 77.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #525 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does C. Richard Applegate School rank in New Jersey?
C. Richard Applegate School ranks #525 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #6231 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend C. Richard Applegate School?
C. Richard Applegate School had 358 students in 2025.
Is C. Richard Applegate School a elementary school or a high school?
C. Richard Applegate School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near C. Richard Applegate School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of C. Richard Applegate School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.