For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,184 students in Lumberton, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 73 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Lumberton, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lumberton, NJ are Lumberton Middle School, Bobby's Run Elementary School and Ashbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumberton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lumberton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lumberton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Dimsdale Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 265-0123
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 265-0123
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Bobby's Run Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 Dimsdale Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 702-5555
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 702-5555
Gr: 2-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Ashbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Municipal Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 518-0030
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 518-0030
Gr: PK-1 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lumberton, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Lumberton, NJ include Lumberton Middle School, Bobby's Run Elementary School and Ashbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lumberton?
3 public schools are located in Lumberton.
What percentage of students in Lumberton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Lumberton are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton?
Lumberton public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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