Top Rankings
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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,500 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 6% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,500 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
317 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Pleasantville Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#615 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Graduation Rate
72%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,270 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
32%
# Black Students
1,080 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
31%
15%
# White Students
55 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
2%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
210
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
246
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
254
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
238
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
246
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
269
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
287
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
224
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
216
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
143
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,769 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,079 is higher than the state median of $26,228. 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
$29,769
$27,348
Spending / Student
$28,079
$26,228
Best Pleasantville Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasantville High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantville Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #33.
Leeds Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Leeds Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
South Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
North Main Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 North Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasantville Public School District?
Pleasantville Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,500 students.
What is the rank of Pleasantville Public School District?
Pleasantville Public School District is ranked #617 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 $28,079 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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