Frank Defino Central Elementary School
MARLBORO, NJ · Marlboro Township School District · Grades K-5
159th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 88%▼ Declining
Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Frank Defino Central Elementary School 159th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — declining.
Frank Defino Central Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 268 students tested
Frank Defino Central Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 533 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.0% | 59.5% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 28.5% | 27.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 7.9% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Typical home value $894K in zip 07746 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Marlboro Elementary SchoolMarlboro Township School District · 1.4 mi away177th of 1,324
ELA 73% · Math 73% - 9Frank J. Dugan Elementary SchoolMarlboro Township School District · 1.8 mi away202nd of 1,324
ELA 75% · Math 69% - –David C Abbott Early Learning CenterMarlboro Township School District · 2.1 mi away
- 10Robertsville Elementary SchoolMarlboro Township School District · 2.2 mi away130th of 1,324
ELA 76% · Math 77% - 9Asher Holmes Elementary SchoolMarlboro Township School District · 2.4 mi away181st of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 76% - 8Conover Road Elementary SchoolColts Neck Township School District · 3.5 mi away284th of 1,324
ELA 63% · Math 73% - –Conover Road Primary SchoolColts Neck Township School District · 3.5 mi away
- 10Lafayette Mills SchoolManalapan-Englishtown Regional School District · 3.6 mi away88th of 1,324
ELA 74% · Math 84%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Frank Defino Central Elementary School in?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School is part of the Marlboro Township School District district in MARLBORO, New Jersey.
Is Frank Defino Central Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Frank Defino Central Elementary School 159th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
White 60%, Asian 28%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 3% (533 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Frank Defino Central Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07746 is $894K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.