For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,558 students in Pleasantville, NJ (there are , serving 12 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Pleasantville, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasantville, NJ are North Main Street Elementary School, Leeds Avenue Elementary School and Washington Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasantville, 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 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Pleasantville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pleasantville, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 North Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6887
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6887
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Leeds Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Leeds Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6878
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6878
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Washington Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6865
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6865
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
South Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Pleasantville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6865
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6865
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Pleasantville High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Pleasantville, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
115 West Decatur Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Gr: 6-12
Pleasantech Academy Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
535 Martin Luther King Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-1717
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-1717
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
700 Black Horse Pike
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 407-2145
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 407-2145
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pleasantville, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasantville, NJ include North Main Street Elementary School, Leeds Avenue Elementary School and Washington Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pleasantville?
6 public schools are located in Pleasantville.
What percentage of students in Pleasantville go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Pleasantville are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasantville?
Pleasantville public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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