For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,955 students in Pemberton, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Pemberton, NJ are Samuel T. Busansky School, Helen A. Fort Middle School and Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pemberton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Pemberton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Pemberton, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel T. Busansky School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 3-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Helen A. Fort Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 7-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fort Dix Rd
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Pemberton Township High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
148 Arneys Mount Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
14 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: K-2 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Arney's Mt. Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: PK | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Pemberton, New Jersey ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Burlington County College, Pem
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 894-9311
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 894-9311
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 46%
101 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 7-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
100 Fort Dix Rd
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 5-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
50 Egbert Street
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 894-2261
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 894-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pemberton, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Pemberton, NJ include Samuel T. Busansky School, Helen A. Fort Middle School and Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pemberton?
6 public schools are located in Pemberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pemberton?
Pemberton public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pemberton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pemberton include: Helen A. Fort Middle School vs. Pemberton Township High School, Pemberton Township High School vs. Helen A. Fort Middle School
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