For the 2025 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 17% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Regional Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Weymouth Rd
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0100
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
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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