About Us
Our District
Welcome to Leonia Public Schools, a proud district committed to educational excellence, innovation, and inclusion. Serving students from Pre-K through Grade 12, our district includes the vibrant and supportive communities of Leonia and Edgewater, working together to provide a nurturing and challenging academic experience for each of our learners.
Our Schools
Our schools, Anna C. Scott Elementary School, Leonia Middle School, and Leonia High School, foster a culture of curiosity, creativity, and character. We believe in educating the whole child, providing students with the tools they need to succeed academically while developing critical thinking, empathy, and resilience.
What Sets Us Apart:
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Strong Academic Programs: Rigorous and engaging curriculum across all grade levels
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Diverse and Inclusive Community: A student body that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives
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Dedicated Staff: Experienced educators committed to student success and lifelong learning
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Innovative Opportunities: Access to cutting-edge technology, arts, academies, world languages, and STEM programs
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Real-World Readiness: Partnerships with local organizations and colleges to extend learning beyond the classroom
Leonia Public Schools is more than just a place of learning; it’s a place where students are encouraged to lead, grow, and make a difference. Together with our families and community partners, we are shaping the next generation of global citizens.
District Goals 2026-2027
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Goal 1: Strengthen Educator Practice in High-Leverage Instructional Strategies and Innovative Pedagogies
By June 2027, district educators will strengthen high-leverage instructional strategies and innovative pedagogies, as measured by:
- All certified staff at Anna C. Scott Elementary strengthening differentiated instructional practices through effective in-class small group instruction and W.I.N. (What I Need) periods, targeted intervention strategies, and purposeful enrichment for advanced and gifted learners, as evidenced by classroom observations, lesson plans, and student growth on STAR assessments.
- Leonia Middle School educators building capacity to use productive struggle routines, meaningful choice, relevant learning connections, feedback, revision, and help-seeking support so that students persist when work is challenging.
- Leonia High School faculty strengthening instructional delivery and student growth by designing learning experiences in which students create, collaborate, revise, and demonstrate understanding.
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Goal 2: Cultivate Data-Informed Decision-Making and Collaborative Professional Learning Opportunities
By June 2027, the district will cultivate data-informed decision-making and collaborative professional learning, leading to:
- All instructional staff at Anna C. Scott Elementary using STAR benchmark data, student work products, and formative assessments to inform small group and whole-class instruction, with grade-level teams analyzing data to adjust instructional groupings and refine W.I.N. (What I Need) structures based on student outcomes.
- Leonia Middle School staff routinely analyzing New Jersey School Climate Improvement (NJSCI), LiveSchool, Educlimber/Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), STAR and New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA), and conduct and referral data at first marking period, mid-year, and third marking period/end-of-year checkpoints to monitor implementation and adjust supports.
- Leonia High School staff systematically reviewing student discipline data, classroom referral data, technology implementation data, and staff feedback across marking periods to identify concerns and adjust school procedures.
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Goal 3: Foster Equitable and Inclusive Learning Environments for All Students
By June 2027, the district will advance equitable and inclusive learning environments, as demonstrated by:
- Anna C. Scott Elementary certified staff strengthening evidence-based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and proactive classroom management practices, including restorative practices, de-escalation and co-regulation strategies, and Tier I behavior supports, alongside the launch of the district's Gifted and Talented (G&T) program in September 2026 and continued purposeful enrichment for advanced and gifted learners.
- Leonia Middle School staff applying behavioral expectations consistently and equitably, strengthening recognition and restorative follow-through so that students experience expectations, recognition, and repair as consistent and fair, as measured by improved NJSCI student ratings in fairness, recognition, and making things right.
- Leonia High School staff improving student engagement, on-task behavior, and instructional focus through classroom management practices that support consistent, equitable implementation of the bell-to-bell Internet-Enabled Device Policy, including appropriate accommodations and legally required exceptions for students with individualized needs.
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