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#1187 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 48% in state

Anna C. Scott Elementary School

Elementary School · Leonia Public School District

100 Highland Street, Leonia, NJ 07605

Enrollment

565

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,187 of 2,466

In Leonia

#3 of 3

public schools

In district

#3 of 3

Leonia Public School District

Equity

8.0 / 10

Excellent

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Anna C. Scott Elementary School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Leonia · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Anna C. Scott Elementary School

Anna C. Scott Elementary School is a public elementary school in Leonia, NJ, part of Leonia Public School District. Anna C.

Scott Elementary School serves approximately 565 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Anna C. Scott Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,187 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Anna C. Scott Elementary School show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with NJ schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Anna C. Scott Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.2 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,221
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Anna C. Scott Elementary School — Students at Anna C. Scott Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

10.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 71.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.5% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 65.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
90%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
62.5%
2025
Math
68.4%
ELA
61.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.7/10.

How Anna C. Scott Elementary School Compares

See how Anna C. Scott Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
52th percentile in NJ
Academic
7.8/10
Very Good
Growth
5.7/10
Average
Environment
6.4/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
11%
Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
67 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.4%

Location

100 Highland Street, Leonia, NJ 07605

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Anna C. Scott Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. School No. 1 (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Fort Lee), which scores notably higher. Another option is School No. 3 (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Fort Lee), which scores notably higher. Additionally, School No. 2 (rated 7.0/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Fort Lee), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Leonia, see our Leonia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Leonia Middle School Leonia 0.6 mi 7.0
School No. 2 Fort Lee 0.5 mi 7.0
GREEN HOUSE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Fort Lee 0.5 mi
Leonia High School Leonia 0.7 mi 7.2
Lindbergh Elementary School Palisades Park 0.8 mi 4.6
Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee 0.9 mi 7.3
NEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, INC Palisades Park 0.8 mi
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Palisades Park 1.0 mi 6.6
CHRIST THE TEACHER ACADEMY Fort Lee 0.9 mi 6.6
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center Palisades Park 1.0 mi 5.3
SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Fort Lee 1.0 mi
School No. 1 Fort Lee 1.1 mi 8.3
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School Teaneck 1.4 mi 6.2
FUSION ACADEMY ENGLEWOOD Englewood 1.5 mi
School No. 4 Fort Lee 1.5 mi 5.3
Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School Palisades Park 1.6 mi 5.0
School No. 3 Fort Lee 1.2 mi 7.7
Fort Lee High School Fort Lee 1.2 mi 6.1
George Washington School Edgewater 1.6 mi 6.9
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School Ridgefield Park 1.4 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$115,476

Median Home Value

$634,500

Median Rent

$2,122/mo

Population

9,333

College Educated

60.7%

Homeownership

69.5%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Median Age

46.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Anna C. Scott Elementary School

What grades does Anna C. Scott Elementary School serve?

Anna C. Scott Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Anna C. Scott Elementary School?

Anna C. Scott Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna C. Scott Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Anna C. Scott Elementary School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anna C. Scott Elementary School rank in NJ?

Anna C. Scott Elementary School ranks #1,187 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Anna C. Scott Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Anna C. Scott Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Anna C. Scott Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anna C. Scott Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Anna C. Scott Elementary School a charter school?

No, Anna C. Scott Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anna C. Scott Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Anna C. Scott Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anna C. Scott Elementary School?

10.8% of students at Anna C. Scott Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
565
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%

District

Leonia Public School District
District Enrollment
2,087
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,221
District Rank
#3 of 3

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