For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 879 students in Pemberton, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pemberton, NJ are Howard L. Emmons, Samuel T. Busansky 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pemberton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pemberton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard L. Emmons
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: K-2
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Samuel T. Busansky School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: 3-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fort Dix Rd
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: 6
| 284 students
Pemberton, New Jersey 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Burlington County College, Pem
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 894-9311
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 894-9311
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
101 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: 7-8
| 864 students
100 Fort Dix Rd
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: 5-6
| 597 students
50 Egbert Street
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 894-2261
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 894-2261
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pemberton, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pemberton, NJ include Howard L. Emmons, Samuel T. Busansky School and Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pemberton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pemberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pemberton?
Pemberton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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