Buena Regional School District

What Buena Regional School District does

Buena Regional School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Buena, New Jersey, operating five schools that serve approximately 1,800 students across Buena Vista Township, Buena Borough, Weymouth, and Estell Manor. The configuration comprises three elementary schools (Dr. JP Cleary Elementary grades 3-5, John C. Milanesi Elementary PK-2, Collings Lakes Elementary PK-2), Buena Regional Middle School (grades 6-8), and Buena Regional High School (grades 9-12). The district employs 160+ classroom teachers supported by 45+ extracurricular advisors at a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, with governance provided by a nine-member elected Board of Education operating under N.J.S.A. 18A and led by Superintendent Michael Lucchesi.

The district's technology platform centers on the OnCourse Student Information System for academics, attendance, and discipline management, with ancillary tools including Google Workspace for Education, Blackboard Connect for parent communication, Clever SSO, IEP Direct for special education, Frontline/AESOP for staff operations, and Foxbright as the website CMS. Programmatic offerings extend beyond standard curriculum to include dual-enrollment agreements with four regional colleges (Rowan College of South Jersey, Atlantic Cape Community College, Rowan College at Burlington, Stockton University), a Workforce Pathways program spanning eight career clusters with trade partners including 160 Driving Academy and the Academy of Healthcare Excellence, AtlantiCare-embedded school-based mental health services, a BOOST 21st Century after-school program, YMCA before/after care, and Grow NJ Kids 4-star rated preschool programs at two elementary sites.

Funding flows entirely from local property taxes, New Jersey state education formula aid, and federal grants, with no tuition charged for PK-12 education as mandated by state law. The revenue model is therefore that of a public-sector managed service entity rather than a commercial operation, and the technology stack is configured to support district administration rather than to generate external revenue. The customer base is captive to the statutory attendance area, with operational scale anchored at the 1,800-student level since the September 2012 restructuring that established the current grade configuration.

Name

Buena Regional School District

Legal name

Buena Regional School District

Website

https://buenaschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Buena Regional School District is a New Jersey public PK-12 school district operating five schools that serve approximately 1,800 resident students across Buena Vista Township, Buena Borough, Weymouth, and Estell Manor, funded by local taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool programs
• Special education services
• Student transportation services
• After school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Buena, New Jersey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state education funding (New Jersey formula), and federal education grants and programs. No direct tuition revenue from students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Buena Regional School District provides tuition-free public PK-12 education to resident students of Buena Vista Township, Buena Borough, Weymouth, and Estell Manor across five schools (three elementary, one middle, one high school). Core offerings include standard K-12 academic instruction, half-day preschool, full-day kindergarten, special education, gifted and talented programs, dual-credit college courses with regional colleges, career/workforce pathways, before/after-school care, transportation, food services, and school-based mental health services. The district serves approximately 1,800 students with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio and 45+ extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Buena Regional School District operates a comprehensive PK-12 educational system consisting of 5 schools: 3 elementary schools (Dr. JP Cleary Elementary for grades 3-5, John C. Milanesi Elementary for PK-2, Collings Lakes Elementary for PK-2), one middle school (BRMS for grades 6-8), and one high school (BRHS for grades 9-12). The district's technology ecosystem includes the OnCourse Student Information System (SIS) for academic and attendance management, the district website powered by Foxbright, AtlantiCare Teen & Youth Centers for mental health services, and BRHS Media Center with digital library resources. Supporting services include transportation, food services, health services, special education, gifted and talented programs, BOOST after-school programming, Grow NJ Kids 4-star rated preschool programs, workforce pathways partnerships with regional colleges and trade schools, and HIB prevention programs. The district serves approximately 1,800 students with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOOST: Buena Out of School Time program - 21st Century Grant after school program for students grades 6-8

Products and services

• Dr. JP Cleary Elementary School Upper elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Minotola, NJ. Originally erected as Minotola School in 1928 and renamed J.P. Cleary School in the 1940s; renovated and reopened as a 3-5 elementary in 2012.
• Collings Lakes Elementary School PK-2 elementary school in Collings Lakes, NJ. Preschool program earned Grow NJ Kids 4-star rating in February 2026.
• John C. Milanesi Elementary School PK-2 elementary school in Buena, NJ. Preschool program earned Grow NJ Kids 4-star rating in February 2026.
• Buena Regional Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 at 175 Weymouth Road in Buena, NJ; opened January 2010.
• Buena Regional High School Comprehensive regional public high school serving grades 9-12, founded in 1971 at 125 Weymouth Road in Buena, NJ.
• Special Education Services Full special education program including IEP Direct system for Individualized Education Program management across the district.
• Gifted and Talented Program Academic enrichment program for gifted and talented students across the district.
• BOOST After-School Program Buena Out of School Time 21st Century Community Learning Centers program providing after-school academic remediation and enrichment for middle school students.
• YMCA PK-5 Before/After School Program Before and after school childcare program for students in grades PK-5 provided through partnership with YMCA at elementary schools.
• Workforce Pathways Program Career and vocational training partnerships providing access to trade schools, vocational programs, and workforce development resources across eight career areas including Technology, Health and Science, Law and Justice, Business, Fine and Performing Arts, Graphic Design, Agriculture, and Woodworking.
• AtlantiCare Teen & Youth Centers School-based youth service programs providing free individual/group counseling, leadership development, learning support, recreational activities, college planning, and work readiness services at middle and high schools through NJ Department of Children and Families grant.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grow NJ Kids 4-star rating earned by preschool programs at Collings Lakes Elementary and John C. Milanesi Elementary

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AtlantiCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership between AtlantiCare and Buena Regional School District providing School-Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP). Funded by NJ Department of Children and Families grant. Services include individual and group counseling, leadership development, learning support, recreational activities, college planning, and work readiness services at middle and high schools. Free services available to all students with signed parent/guardian consent.
• 160 Driving Academy of NJminorOthersWorkforce pathway partner providing commercial driving academy training options for students interested in truck driving careers
• Academy Of Healthcare ExcellenceminorOthersWorkforce pathway partner offering healthcare education and training programs for students interested in medical careers
• Atlantic Cape Community CollegecoreOthersDual enrollment partnership allowing students to earn college credit while in high school. Provides articulation agreements and pathway programs for workforce development.
• Rowan College of SJ- Cumberland (RCSJ)coreOthersDual enrollment partnership providing college credit opportunities for high school students through articulated courses and dual credit programs.
• PerformCarecoreOthersNJ-based care coordination organization providing mental health services navigation, crisis intervention, and referral services for students and families. Available 24/7 for emotional or behavioral concerns.
• Community Food Bank of New JerseyminorOthersCommunity partnership providing food resources and SNAP assistance information for students and families in need.
• Rowan College at Burlington (RCBC)coreOthersDual credit partnership offering college-level courses that count toward both high school and college credit in subjects including AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, AP English, AP US History, and AP Psychology.
• Stockton UniversitycoreOthersDual credit partnership providing college credit opportunities through courses including Intro to Graphic Arts, 2D Animation, and Holocaust & Genocide Studies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Millville Public Schools: Millville Public Schools operates a comprehensive public PK-12 system in nearby South Jersey with academic, extracurricular, and workforce-oriented programs. Its similar regional context and public funding structure make it directly relevant for operating and program comparisons.
• Bridgeton Public Schools: Bridgeton Public Schools is a South Jersey public district providing comprehensive K-12 education and wraparound student services. Its similar regional demographics, dual-credit opportunities, and vocational focus provide a close operational comparison.
• Egg Harbor Township School District: Egg Harbor Township School District is a nearby Atlantic County public system serving students through multiple elementary, middle, and high schools. Its scale, academic program breadth, and suburban South Jersey catchment are comparable to Buena Regional.
• Hamilton Township School District: Hamilton Township School District operates public schools for a nearby Atlantic County community across the elementary-to-high-school continuum. It is comparable in governance, funding environment, family services, and the operation of a multi-school district.
• Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District: Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District operates a multi-community public high-school model similar to Buena Regional High School. Its career pathways, academic partnerships, and regional student base make it relevant for high-school benchmarking.
• Ocean City School District: Ocean City School District serves families in nearby Atlantic County through a comprehensive public-school system. It is comparable in educational mission, extracurricular breadth, family engagement, and reliance on state and local public funding.
• Atlantic City School District: Atlantic City School District is another New Jersey public PK-12 system operating under the same state regulatory and funding framework. Although its urban setting differs, its comprehensive academic, special-education, and student-support mandate is comparable.
• Mainland Regional High School District: Mainland Regional High School District is a nearby South Jersey system centered on grades 9-12. Its high-school curriculum, college-credit options, career preparation, and regional governance are especially comparable to Buena Regional High School.
• Upper Township School District: Upper Township School District is a nearby public district serving younger students before secondary-school transitions. It is comparable as a small-community South Jersey feeder system and offers a useful benchmark for Buena's elementary and middle-school operations.
• Vineland Public Schools: Vineland Public Schools is a larger New Jersey public school system offering comprehensive PK-12 education, career-oriented programming, and student support. Its operating scale and South Jersey footprint make it a useful benchmark for Buena's public-education model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BuenaRegionalSD
• Facebookfacebook.com/BuenaRegionalSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/BuenaRegionalSD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buena-schools

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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