For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,054 students in Leonia, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Leonia, NJ are Leonia Middle School, Anna C. Scott Elementary School and Leonia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leonia, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Leonia have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Leonia, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonia Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Broad Avenue
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Grades: 5-8
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
Anna C. Scott Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Broad Avenue
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Grades: PK-4
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Leonia High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Christie Heights Street
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leonia, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Leonia, NJ include Leonia Middle School, Anna C. Scott Elementary School and Leonia High School.
How many public schools are located in Leonia?
3 public schools are located in Leonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Leonia?
Leonia public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Leonia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Leonia include: Leonia Middle School vs. Leonia High School, Leonia Middle School vs. Anna C. Scott Elementary School, Anna C. Scott Elementary School vs. Leonia Middle School
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