Top Rankings
Leonia Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,109 students in Leonia Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Leonia Public School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,109 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Leonia Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
23%
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
882 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
42%
10%
# Hispanic Students
526 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
33%
# Black Students
82 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
480 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
23%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
83
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
128
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
204
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
70
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,006 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,647 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,006
$27,145
Spending / Student
$19,647
$26,033
Best Leonia Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonia Middle School
Magnet 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
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Anna C. Scott Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Leonia High School
Magnet 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
| 847 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leonia Public School District?
Leonia Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,109 students.
What is the rank of Leonia Public School District?
Leonia Public School District is ranked #185 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leonia Public School District?
42% of Leonia Public School District students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leonia Public School District?
Leonia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Leonia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,647 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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