For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,955 students in 08068, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08068, NJ are Howard L. Emmons, Samuel T. Busansky School and Helen A. Fort Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08068 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08068, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 08068, NJ Public Schools (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.
Helen A. Fort Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: 7-8
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
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
Rank: #55.
Pemberton Township High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
148 Arneys Mount Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Arney's Mt. Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Grades: PK
| 451 students
08068, New Jersey Public Schools (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 schools in 08068, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08068, NJ include Howard L. Emmons, Samuel T. Busansky School and Helen A. Fort Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08068?
6 public schools are located in 08068.
What is the racial composition of students in 08068?
08068 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).
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