Best Pemberton Heights Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 566 students in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Pemberton Heights is Samuel T. Busansky School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton, NJ (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: 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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton, NJ include Samuel T. Busansky School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton?
the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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