Pleasantville Public School District
School District · Pleasantville, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,772
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,772
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating Pleasantville Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pleasantville Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Main Street Elementary School
Pleasantville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Main Street Elementary School
Pleasantville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Avenue Elementary School
Pleasantville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#224 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,149
+$2,540 vs New Jersey median
District size
3,772 students
Larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Pleasantville Public School District ranks #224 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Pleasantville Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Main Street Elementary School (7.7/10), North Main Street Elementary School (7.6/10), and Washington Avenue Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pleasantville Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Main Street Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | North Main Street Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington Avenue Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Leeds Avenue Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Pleasantville Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Pleasantville High School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pleasantville Public School District
Pleasantville Public School District is a Pleasantville, New Jersey school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,772 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $28,149 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Pleasantville Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Main Street Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Pleasantville Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 26.2% and ELA proficiency of 29.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pleasantville Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pleasantville Public School District with test data.
Schools in Pleasantville Public School District
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Pleasantville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,772
- Teachers (FTE)
- 322
- District spending per student
- $28,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pleasantville Public School District?
Pleasantville Public School District has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pleasantville Public School District?
The average composite rating for Pleasantville Public School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Pleasantville Public School District?
Pleasantville Public School District's district-level spending was $28,149 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pleasantville Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pleasantville Public School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pleasantville Public School District?
South Main Street Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pleasantville Public School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Pleasantville Public School District?
Across schools in Pleasantville Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pleasantville Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Pleasantville Public School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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