For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 810 students in 07737, NJ (there are , serving 264 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 07737, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07737, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 07737 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 07737, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07737, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayshore Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
834 Leonardville Road
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1380
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1380
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Leonardo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Hosford Avenue
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1330
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1330
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
07737, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
B.e.s.t. Acedemy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Appleton Avenue
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 708-9215
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 708-9215
Gr: Inquire with school | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07737, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07737, NJ include Bayshore Middle School and Leonardo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07737?
2 public schools are located in 07737.
What percentage of students in 07737 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 07737 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07737?
07737 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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