Best 08068 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,868 students in 08068, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 08068, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 08068 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 08068, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08068, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel T. Busansky School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 3-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Helen A. Fort Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 7-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fort Dix Rd
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Pemberton Township High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
148 Arneys Mount Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: 9-12 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Howard L. Emmons
14 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: K-2 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
100 Arney's Mt. Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Gr: PK | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 08068, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08068, NJ include Samuel T. Busansky School, Helen A. Fort Middle School and Marcus W. Newcomb 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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