Best Leonardo Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 817 students in Leonardo, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 201 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Leonardo, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Leonardo, NJ are Bayshore Middle School and Leonardo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leonardo, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Leonardo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Leonardo, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayshore Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
834 Leonardville Road
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1380
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Leonardo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14 Hosford Avenue
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1330
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Leonardo, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Leonardo, NJ include Bayshore Middle School and Leonardo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Leonardo?
2 public schools are located in Leonardo.
What percentage of students in Leonardo go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Leonardo are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leonardo?
Leonardo public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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