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Pleasantville Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,558 students in Pleasantville Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Pleasantville Public School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,558 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
323 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasantville Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#612 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
23%
Graduation Rate
74%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
65%
34%
% Black
30%
15%
% White
2%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,284 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,621 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,284
$26,931
Spending / Student
$27,621
$25,828
Best Pleasantville Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 North Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6887
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6887
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Leeds Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Leeds Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6878
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6878
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Washington Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6865
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6865
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
South Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Pleasantville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6865
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6865
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Pleasantville High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasantville Public School District?
Pleasantville Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,558 students.
What is the rank of Pleasantville Public School District?
Pleasantville Public School District is ranked #611 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasantville Public School District?
65% of Pleasantville Public School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasantville Public School District?
Pleasantville Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Pleasantville Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,621 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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