What Pleasantville NJ Schools does

Pleasantville Public Schools is a public K-12 school district operating under New Jersey state education law and governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. The district serves students from preschool through 12th grade across six schools in Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey: Pleasantville High School, Middle School of Pleasantville, Leeds Avenue School, North Main Street School, South Main Street School, and Washington Avenue School. It is a Title I district providing free public education, with specialized programs including Bilingual/ESL, Gifted & Talented, Special Education, JROTC, athletics, and esports. The district also operates the 21st CCLC C.A.R.E. after-school program, the PPS Aquatics Center, and early childhood education through community partnerships with AtlanticCare.

The district's operating technology stack is built around Google Workspace for Education (Gmail, Classroom, Meet, Hangouts) for communication and instruction, paired with the OnCourse Connect student information system for grading, attendance, scheduling, and family communication. Supplemental learning and assessment tools include Edmentum/Plato Courseware, Renaissance Learning, PearsonAccess Next, and EasyIEP for special education case management. Operational systems include LunchTime Software for meal applications and IncidentIQ for IT support ticketing. All major platforms are third-party SaaS products used as integrated end-user tools rather than as proprietary technology developed by the district.

Funding comes from a combination of local property taxes, New Jersey state education aid, and federal grants including Title I, Title III, and 21st CCLC program funds. As a government entity, the district has no traditional revenue model — services are provided free to district residents as mandated by state law, with limited auxiliary fees (e.g., yearbooks at $55). Strategic external partnerships include Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers for dental prevention, AtlanticCare for early childhood education, Community Affairs & Resource Center for eviction prevention assistance, and Princeton Healthcare System for staff EAP services. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Felicia Hyman-Medley and Business Administrator/Board Secretary Daile Dixon-White.

Name

Pleasantville NJ Schools

Legal name

Pleasantville Public Schools

Website

https://pps-nj.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pleasantville Public Schools is a New Jersey public K-12 school district serving preschool through 12th-grade students across six schools in Pleasantville, Atlantic County, funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

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 Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• Bilingual ESL programs
• After-school programs
• School athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleasantville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pleasantville Public Schools is a Title I public school district that delivers free K-12 education to students residing in Pleasantville, New Jersey, operating one high school, one middle school, and four elementary schools. The district provides core academic instruction aligned with New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards, complemented by special education, bilingual/ESL, gifted and talented, college and career readiness, athletics, JROTC, esports, arts, and aquatics programming. Services are supported by an integrated technology stack including Google Workspace for Education, OnCourse Connect, Renaissance assessments, and Edmentum digital learning, and funded through local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Product overview

Pleasantville Public Schools is a public school district serving students from preschool through high school in Pleasantville, New Jersey. The district operates six schools: Pleasantville High School, Middle School of Pleasantville, Leeds Avenue School, North Main Street School, South Main Street School, and Washington Avenue School. The district provides comprehensive educational services including core academic instruction, special programs (Gifted & Talented, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL), athletics, after-school programs (21st CCLC C.A.R.E.), aquatics facilities, and college/career readiness counseling. Technology integration includes Google Workspace for Education, OnCourse Connect student portal, Edmentum digital learning, and Renaissance assessment platforms. The district operates under Title I funding and NJQSAC state monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C.A.R.E. (Nita M. Lowery 21st CCLC): 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school program combining academics, recreation, and enjoyment for students across all district schools.
• PPS Aquatics

Products and services

• 21st CCLC C.A.R.E. After-School Program A federally funded after-school program combining academics, recreation, and enrichment for K-12 students across all district schools, funded through Title IV, Part B of ESSA. Elementary runs 3:00pm-6:00pm, Middle School 3:30pm-6:30pm, High School 3:00pm-5:00pm.
• PHS Athletics Program High school athletic program offering multiple sports including football, basketball, track, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, cross country, and cheerleading, overseen by the district Athletics Supervisor.
• PPS Aquatics Center Community swimming pool and aquatics facility at Pleasantville High School open to Pleasantville residents with proof of residency, offering swim programs, lessons, lifeguard training, competitive swimming, and community swimming events.
• PHS Esports Program Competitive esports program at Pleasantville High School with students participating in Garden Esports League tournaments including Super Smash Brawl 2v2 competitions.
• JROTC Program Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Pleasantville High School providing military education, citizenship, and leadership training to enrolled students.
• College & Career Readiness Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates pursue higher education at colleges and universities with support from guidance counselors and scholarship resources

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Southern Jersey Family Medical CenterssupportingOthersProvides FREE DENTAL DECAY PREVENTION PROGRAM services to students at the Middle School of Pleasantville. Offers dental screening consent forms in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Arabic.
• AtlanticCaresupportingOthersHealthcare partner providing early childhood education services at AtlanticCare/Library (215 N. Main Street) and AtlanticCare/Community (1311 S. Main Street) locations as part of the district's preschool program network.
• Community Affairs & Resource CentersupportingOthersEviction prevention assistance program helping Pleasantville families with rent. Services available for Middlesex and Monmouth Counties (732-495-9500) and Atlantic and Ocean Counties (732-961-3760). Email: [email protected]
• Princeton Healthcare SystemsupportingOthersEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) partner providing mental health and wellness resources to district staff and potentially students and families.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bridgeton Public Schools: South Jersey Title I district with high bilingual/ESL population and similar urban demographics. Operates a multi-school K-12 structure with comparable student support services.
• Atlantic City School District: Neighboring New Jersey urban Title I district in Atlantic County serving a similar demographic. Operates multiple K-12 schools with comparable programs and faces similar state monitoring dynamics, making it the closest peer.
• Camden City School District: Large New Jersey urban district with a substantial ELL population and a Renaissance/state partnership history. Comparable Title I funding profile and after-school programming.
• Newark Board of Education: Major New Jersey urban district with comprehensive Title I services, extensive JROTC, athletics, and after-school programs. Operates a substantially larger but structurally similar portfolio.
• Vineland Public Schools: South Jersey K-12 public district of comparable size and urban profile, also Title I funded with bilingual/ESL and special education programs. Operates a multi-school campus structure similar to Pleasantville.
• Millville Public Schools: Adjacent Cumberland County district serving a comparable urban community in southern New Jersey. Similar enrollment scale, Title I designation, and CTE programming.
• Paterson Public Schools: Large urban New Jersey district with comparable bilingual/ESL and special education offerings. Provides a structural comparable for evaluating programs at a larger scale.

Others

• Khan Academy: Free online instructional platform used by many Title I districts for supplemental learning. Relevant to Pleasantville's Homework Helper Portal strategy of stitching together free digital tools.
• New Jersey Department of Education: State oversight authority running the QSAC monitoring, NJQSAC review, and funding formula processes referenced in Pleasantville's board minutes. Functions as the regulatory and funding counterparty for the district.

Regional players

• Egg Harbor Township School District: Adjacent Atlantic County suburban district serving a different demographic profile. Provides regional context for Pleasantville and competes for the same Cape-Atlantic League athletics audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pvillesocialmedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pleasantville-nj-schools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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