Best 08232 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,619 students in 08232, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 08232, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08232, NJ are North Main Street Elementary School, Leeds Avenue Elementary School and Washington Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08232 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08232, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08232, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 North Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6887
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Leeds Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W Leeds Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6878
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Washington Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 W Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6865
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
South Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 South Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Pleasantville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6865
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Pleasantville High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 08232, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 08232?
6 public schools are located in 08232.
What percentage of students in 08232 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 08232 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08232?
08232 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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