For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 574 students in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pemberton Heights are Howard L. Emmons and 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton, NJ (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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton, NJ include Howard L. Emmons and Samuel T. Busansky School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Pemberton Heights, Pemberton?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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