For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 540 students in Buena, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena, NJ are John C. Milanesi Elementary School and Buena Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buena, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 Harding Highway
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0605
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0605
Gr: PK-2 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Buena Regional Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Weymouth Rd
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0100
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buena, NJ include John C. Milanesi Elementary School and Buena Regional Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buena?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buena.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena?
Buena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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