Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Minotola, New Jersey 08341 · Buena Regional School District
#1296 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#37600 of 50,301 nationally
About Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is a public elementary located in Minotola, in the Buena Regional School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 320 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1296th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 320.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
Buena · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
192 students · 3.3 km away
Buena Regional High School
Buena · Public high · Grades 9–12
491 students · 3.6 km away
Buena Regional Middle School
Buena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students · 4.0 km away
Edward Johnstone Middle School
Vineland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
355 students · 4.3 km away
Vineland Senior High School
Vineland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,736 students · 4.5 km away
Solve D'Ippolito Elementary School
Vineland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students · 5.2 km away
Pauline J. Petway Elementary School
Vineland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students · 5.6 km away
Veterans Memorial Middle
Vineland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students · 6.1 km away
Main Road School
Newfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
345 students · 6.4 km away
Marie Durand Elementary School
Vineland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students · 7.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School a good school?
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 31.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1296 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School ranks #1296 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #37600 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School?
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School had 320 students in 2025.
Is Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.