For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,058 students in Buena, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Buena, NJ are John C. Milanesi Elementary School, Buena Regional Middle School and Buena Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Buena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buena, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-2 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Buena Regional Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Weymouth Rd
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0100
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Buena Regional High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Weymouth Road
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-2400
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buena, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Buena, NJ include John C. Milanesi Elementary School, Buena Regional Middle School and Buena Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Buena?
3 public schools are located in Buena.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena?
Buena public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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