For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,558 students in 08232, NJ (there are , serving 12 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 08232, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08232, NJ are North Main Street Elementary School, Leeds Avenue Elementary School and Washington Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08232 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). Schools in 08232, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08232, NJ 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%
08232, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
115 West Decatur Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Gr: 6-12
Pleasantech Academy Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
535 Martin Luther King Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-1717
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-1717
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
700 Black Horse Pike
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 407-2145
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 407-2145
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08232, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08232, NJ include North Main Street Elementary School, Leeds Avenue Elementary School and Washington Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08232?
6 public schools are located in 08232.
What percentage of students in 08232 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 08232 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08232?
08232 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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