For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,131 students in Pitman, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 152 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Pitman, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Pitman, NJ are W.c.k. Walls Elementary School, Elwood Kindle Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitman, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Pitman have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pitman, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W.c.k. Walls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Grant Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-1316
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-1316
Grades: 2-5
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Elwood Kindle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Washington Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2628
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2628
Grades: 2-5
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Hudson Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2526
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2526
Grades: PK-1
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Pitman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 East Holly Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-0636
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-0636
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Pitman High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Linden Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2121
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pitman, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Pitman, NJ include W.c.k. Walls Elementary School, Elwood Kindle Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pitman?
5 public schools are located in Pitman.
What percentage of students in Pitman go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Pitman are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pitman?
Pitman public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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