Frank Defino Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marlboro, New Jersey 07746 · Marlboro Township School District
#38 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#154 of 50,301 nationally
About Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Frank Defino Central Elementary School is a public elementary located in Marlboro, in the Marlboro Township School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 510 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 94.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 38th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (89th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 510.
There are 5 schools in Marlboro; Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)83%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
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 Frank Defino Central Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marlboro High School
Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,700 students · 1.3 km away
Marlboro Middle School
Marlboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
935 students · 1.5 km away
Marlboro Elementary School
Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students · 2.3 km away
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
624 students · 2.9 km away
David C Abbott Early Learning Center
Morganville · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
218 students · 3.3 km away
Robertsville Elementary School
Morganville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
438 students · 3.6 km away
Asher Holmes Elementary School
Morganville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
444 students · 3.8 km away
Marlboro Memorial Middle School
Morganville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students · 5.1 km away
Conover Road Elementary School
Colts Neck · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
322 students · 5.6 km away
Conover Road Primary School
Colts Neck · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
366 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Hightstown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
510 students
Academy Street Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students
Franklin Elementary School
N Bergen · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
509 students
Edward V. Walton Primary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
511 students
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Turnersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Frank Defino Central Elementary School a good school?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 94.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #38 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 Frank Defino Central Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks #38 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #154 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School had 510 students in 2025.
Is Frank Defino Central Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Frank Defino Central Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.