For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 810 students in Leonardo, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leonardo, NJ are Leonardo Elementary School and Bayshore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leonardo, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leonardo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Leonardo, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonardo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Hosford Avenue
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1330
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1330
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Bayshore Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
834 Leonardville Road
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1380
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1380
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Leonardo, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Leonardo, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leonardo, NJ include Leonardo Elementary School and Bayshore Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leonardo?
2 public elementary schools are located in Leonardo.
What is the racial composition of students in Leonardo?
Leonardo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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