For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 810 students in Leonardo, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 264 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Leonardo, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Leonardo have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Public 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 schools in Leonardo, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Leonardo, NJ include Leonardo Elementary School and Bayshore Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Leonardo?
2 public schools are located in Leonardo.
What percentage of students in Leonardo go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Leonardo are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leonardo?
Leonardo 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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